Democratic Veepstakes: Odds Shift as Harris' Pick Nears, Cooper Bows Out

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper removed himself from the running to be the Democratic vice-presidential nominee on Monday, citing the needs of his state as a reason for his decision. This shake-up has caused a shift in the betting odds for this crucial role, with Kentucky Governor Andrew Beshear surging overnight.

As of Tuesday, the betting market still has two strong favorites: Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly. However, the odds are dynamic and can change quickly, especially with news like Cooper's withdrawal or unexpected developments.

Ryan Butler, a senior news analyst at betting site Covers.com, elucidates the fluid nature of the betting market, stating: "(The market) fluctuates almost hourly, especially with something like the vice-presidential candidate, as it is based off of one news story or maybe even a rumor."

Here's a breakdown of the current betting odds from various bookmakers as of July 30:

Democratic Vice-Presidential Nominee Betting Odds:

Bet365:

• Josh Shapiro: +120
• Mark Kelly: +200
• Andrew Beshear: +225
• Tim Walz: +550
• Pete Buttigieg: +1400

Bovada:

• Josh Shapiro: +190
• Mark Kelly: +190
• Andrew Beshear: +350
• Tim Walz: +525
• Pete Buttigieg: +2500

BetOnline:

• Josh Shapiro: +165
• Mark Kelly: +250
• Andrew Beshear: +250
• Tim Walz: +700
• Pete Buttigieg: +2500

Oddschecker:

• Josh Shapiro: +184
• Mark Kelly: +275
• Andrew Beshear: +410
• Tim Walz: +800
• Pete Buttigieg: +1900

The above odds are a snapshot of the fluid nature of the betting market, and Vice President Harris' eventual pick will be highly anticipated and closely scrutinized.