TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$103,397,351
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,410,176,180
399,592
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,622
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Sep 16, 12:55 PM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks how Missouri selects its U.S. House nominees for the 2026 election, focusing on the method used to finalize candidates before November 3, 2026. The outcome depends on whether nominees are chosen through party committees, carried over from August primaries, new primaries under a restored map, or through mixed or unnamed methods.
The event evaluates Missouri's method for officially determining all Democratic and Republican nominees for its eight U.S. House districts before November 3, 2026. Four potential methods are considered: party committee selections, carrying over August primary winners, conducting new primaries under the restored 2022 map, or using mixed or unnamed methods. For any method to qualify, it must be the first official, statewide-complete determination reported after September 3, 2026, by a designated Source Agency. Partial proposals, inconsistent methods across parties or districts, or methods not explicitly listed will result in a 'No' outcome for all markets. If Missouri schedules November 3 jungle primaries under the restored map, the 'New primaries' market resolves to 'Yes'. Once a qualifying method is confirmed, the event settles immediately, and subsequent judicial or administrative changes do not affect the outcome. If no qualifying determination is reported by the cutoff, all markets resolve to 'No'.
Currently, prediction market odds often reflect a different assessment than traditional polling averages. While polls capture a snapshot of stated voter intentions, this market aggregates real-money wagers, potentially revealing more about what voters will actually do. Discrepancies can arise from factors like strategic voting, voter turnout assumptions, and the ability of traders to incorporate information not captured in polls. It’s important to remember that both polls and prediction markets have limitations, and neither is a perfect predictor of the final result.
This market resolves around Nov 10, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the resolution will be based on the official results announced by the relevant election authorities regarding the Missouri House nomination. The candidate who receives the most votes in the primary election will be considered the winner of this market. Traders should monitor news sources for official announcements as the resolution date approaches.
Several signals or events could significantly move this market. Major endorsements from influential figures, shifts in fundraising totals, and the release of new polling data are all likely to impact trading activity. Unexpected events, such as candidate controversies or changes in the political landscape, could also cause substantial price fluctuations. Furthermore, any news regarding voter turnout projections or strategic campaign decisions could influence how traders assess the probabilities of different outcomes in this market.