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Nobel Peace Prize Field Set at 287 as Bookmaker Makes Trump Early Favorite

The committee keeps individual nominations confidential for 50 years.

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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 28: U.S. President Donald Trump gives a speech during the State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn on day two of the State Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the United States of America, on April 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. Their majesties are formally welcomed with a traditional military arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, the highest diplomatic honour extended by the United States to a visiting Head of State which dates back to the 18th century. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The Norwegian Nobel Committee, which said Thursday it received 287 nominations for 2026, counted 208 individuals and 79 organizations.
  • Leaders of Cambodia, Israel, and Pakistan have said they nominated President Donald Trump, though those claims cannot be verified under the rules.
  • Nominations stay sealed for five decades and the committee stresses that a nomination does not signal endorsement.
  • U.K. bookmaker William Hill lists Trump as the leading pick at 3/1, a publicity marker that has no bearing on the closed selection process.
  • The committee voiced deep concern over 2023 laureate Narges Mohammadi’s worsening health in prison after a reported heart attack, while the 2026 winner is due to be named on October 9 with the ceremony on December 10 in Oslo.