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$113,466,932
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2,388,728,490
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$1,423,222,590
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PLATFORM COVERAGE:
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Closed: Aug 26, 12:30 PM EST
Kalshi
The event tracks the competitive dynamics of the 2026 Democratic primary in Missouri's 1st congressional district by analyzing how much one leading candidate outperforms another. It focuses on measuring the difference in voter support between two key candidates to gauge the intensity of their contest.
The event evaluates the margin of victory for either Cori Bush or Wesley Bell in the 2026 MO-01 Democratic primary, with separate markets for each candidate across six distinct margin ranges. For Cori Bush, markets cover ranges from 0-3%, 3-6%, 6-9%, 9-12%, 12-15%, and ≥15%. An identical structure applies for Wesley Bell. The margin of victory is calculated as the difference in vote share between the candidate and their nearest rival—if the candidate wins, the margin is positive; if they lose, it is negative; and a tie results in a zero margin. Each range is inclusive of its lower bound and exclusive of its upper bound, with no rounding applied to percentages. Votes for a candidate running under multiple parties or listings are aggregated. The market resolves to 'Yes' only if the calculated margin falls precisely within the specified range for the relevant candidate.
While polls give a snapshot of voter preferences, this market incorporates real-money bets that adjust for factors like campaign momentum, fundraising news, and voter turnout models. Traders may price in different dynamics than traditional surveys, often leading to tighter or wider margins depending on recent events. Comparing poll averages with this market can highlight where quantitative models diverge from public opinion trends.
This market resolves around Aug 4, 2027, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The final margin of victory will be calculated from official election results, and this market will settle accordingly based on those verified numbers.