TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$141,541,542
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,440,096,988
406,065
Markets across
30,522
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,692
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jun 1, 8:00 PM EST
Polymarket
This market tracks which candidate will secure the Democratic Party nomination to represent Iowa's 2nd congressional district in the 2026 midterm elections. On Polymarket, Lindsay James commands 93.5% probability of winning the Democratic nomination, with Kathy Dolter at 2.4%. Resolution will be determined by official Democratic sources including democrats.org, based on the outcome of the June 2, 2026 Democratic primary election for IA-02. Watch the primary results on June 2, 2026 to see whether the frontrunner maintains her commanding position or if an upset occurs.
Prediction market odds on Polymarket often diverge from traditional polling averages because markets incorporate real-money incentives and forward-looking expectations. While polls capture voter sentiment at a single point in time, prediction markets reflect traders' beliefs about the actual primary outcome, including factors like campaign momentum, fundraising, and ground organization. The IA-02 Democratic Primary market may show higher or lower confidence in specific candidates than polls suggest, revealing where informed participants see value or risk. Comparing the two reveals whether the market is pricing in information that surveys have not yet captured.
The IA-02 Democratic Primary Winner market is scheduled to resolve on Jun 2, 2026. Resolution is determined by the official results of Iowa's 2nd congressional district Democratic primary election. The market will settle based on which candidate receives the Democratic Party's nomination for the general election in that district. Traders should monitor the Iowa Democratic Party's official announcements and state election authorities for confirmation of the nominee. Any changes to primary dates or procedures may affect the resolution timeline.
Key catalysts for IA-02 Democratic Primary odds include candidate endorsements from local and national Democratic figures, campaign spending reports, debate performances, and grassroots organizing announcements. Polling releases specific to the district will directly influence market prices. Candidate withdrawals or new entrants into the race can trigger sharp repricing. Media coverage of scandals, policy positions, or candidate viability assessments may shift trader sentiment. Turnout expectations and early voting data closer to the primary date will also move odds. Major national political developments affecting Democratic momentum could indirectly influence local primary dynamics.