TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$134,145,987
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$1,441,166,947
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2,688
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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39%
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Kalshi:
61%
Xavier Becerra, 2-4%
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Resolved Jul 11, 2026
Latest in Elections
Closed: Jul 10, 8:46 PM EST
Kalshi
Intro
This market tracks the margin by which the leading candidate will win the 2026 California gubernatorial primary election. On Kalshi, the probability that the winning margin exceeds 10% stands at 14.0%, while the probability of a margin between 0% and 2% is 9.0%. Resolution will be determined by the official primary election results as reported by California election authorities. Watch for candidate campaign momentum and polling data as the June 2026 primary election approaches to gauge whether the race will be competitive or dominated by a frontrunner.
Kalshi
The margin of victory is calculated by comparing each candidate's vote performance to the second-place finisher if the candidate finishes first, or to the first-place finisher if the candidate finishes second or lower. For percentage-based margins, the candidate's vote percentage is subtracted from the runner-up's percentage (if winning) or the leader's percentage is subtracted from the candidate's (if losing). For raw vote counts, the same logic applies using total votes received. If a candidate runs under multiple party affiliations or appears multiple times, all votes are combined. A positive margin indicates a win, negative indicates a loss, and zero indicates a tie for first. In uncontested races where a candidate is the only option, the margin is 100 percentage points. No rounding is applied; for example, 1.99999% falls in the 0-2% range while exactly 2% falls in the 2-4% range. The market resolves to Yes if the candidate's calculated margin falls within one of the specified ranges: Xavier Becerra 0-2%, 2-4%, 4-6%, 6-8%, 8-10%, or 10-100%; Steve Hilton 0-2%, 2-4%, 4-6%, 6-8%, 8-10%, or 10-100%; Tom Steyer 0-2%, 2-4%, 4-6%, 6-8%, 8-10%, or 10-100%.
Frequently asked questions
Prediction market odds on Kalshi often diverge from traditional polling averages because traders incorporate real-time information, campaign momentum, and fundraising data that polls may lag. While polls measure voter preference at a single moment, prediction markets aggregate continuous bets from participants who face financial consequences for accuracy. For the California gubernatorial primary, market prices reflect trader expectations about turnout, late-breaking developments, and candidate viability—factors that may not fully appear in survey data. Comparing market odds to polling trends can reveal where traders see advantages or vulnerabilities that pollsters have not yet captured.
The market resolves on Jun 2, 2027, following the 2026 California gubernatorial primary election. Resolution is determined by the official margin of victory between the top two finishers in the primary, as reported by California election authorities. The outcome will be measured as a percentage point difference and matched against the specific margin ranges offered in the market's outcome contracts. Once official results are certified, the winning outcome is determined and trader positions settle accordingly based on which margin bracket the actual result falls into.
Key catalysts include major candidate endorsements, debate performances, campaign spending announcements, and shifts in voter registration or early polling. Unexpected candidate exits or entries would reshape the competitive field and margin expectations. Media coverage of scandals, policy positions, or campaign organization could shift trader sentiment about whether the primary becomes a blowout or a close contest. Turnout indicators, regional demographic shifts, and late-breaking news in the final weeks before the primary will drive significant price movements. Traders will also monitor national political trends and California-specific issues that could affect primary dynamics and the ultimate winning margin.
