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Closed: Aug 4, 8:39 PM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks whether Sharice Davids will secure the Democratic Party nomination for the 2026 Kansas 3rd Congressional District House seat. On Kalshi, Davids holds 93.0% probability of becoming the nominee, with Sarah Preu at 8.0%. Resolution is determined by the official Democratic Party nomination process for KS-03. Watch the 2026 general election on November 3rd to see whether the Democratic nominee prevails in the general contest.
The market resolves to Yes if either Sharice Davids or Sarah Preu wins the Democratic Party nomination for the 2026 KS-03 House seat. Each candidate's victory in the primary election triggers a Yes resolution for their respective market.
Prediction market odds on Kalshi often diverge from traditional polling because traders incorporate real-time information, insider knowledge, and fundraising signals that polls may lag. While polls measure voter preference at a single moment, prediction markets reflect dynamic expectations about nomination outcomes. The KS-03 Democratic nominee market aggregates bets from participants with financial incentives to forecast accurately, potentially capturing shifts in candidate viability, endorsements, or campaign momentum faster than periodic surveys. Comparing the two reveals whether markets are pricing in factors polls haven't yet reflected.
The KS-03 Democratic nominee market resolves on Nov 3, 2026. Resolution is determined by the official outcome of the Democratic nomination process for Kansas's 3rd congressional district. The market will settle based on verified results from the relevant nominating event, whether a primary election, convention, or other official party procedure. Traders should monitor the Kansas Democratic Party's official announcements and state election authorities for clarity on the exact nomination mechanism and timeline.
Key catalysts for KS-03 Democratic nominee odds include candidate announcements or withdrawals, endorsements from party leaders or local figures, fundraising reports and cash-on-hand disclosures, debate performances or media coverage, and shifts in voter sentiment captured by polls or grassroots organizing. Primary or convention dates, rule changes to the nomination process, and unexpected scandals can also trigger sharp repricing. Traders monitor Kansas political news, national Democratic Party signals, and district-level developments to anticipate nomination shifts before they fully materialize in market prices.