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: Jul 7, 1:11 PM EST
Kalshi
The margin of victory for a candidate in the 2026 New Jersey Republican Senate primary, measured across various victory margin ranges.
The margin of victory is calculated by subtracting the vote total or percentage of the second-place finisher from the first-place finisher's total, or vice versa if the candidate loses. For percentage-point margins, consecutive ranges are inclusive of the lower bound and exclusive of the upper bound (e.g., 5.99999% falls in the 5-6% range, while exactly 6% falls in the 6-7% range). If a candidate runs under multiple parties or appears multiple times, votes are summed. Winning margins are positive; losing margins are negative. Ties result in a 0 margin. Uncontested races where a candidate is the only nominee result in a 100 percentage-point margin. Votes from the same underlying candidate are consolidated regardless of party affiliation or ballot listing.
Prediction market odds on Kalshi often diverge from traditional polling averages because markets incorporate real-money incentives and forward-looking trader expectations. While polls measure voter sentiment at a single moment, prediction markets aggregate information from participants betting on actual outcomes. For the New Jersey Republican primary margin, market odds may reflect campaign momentum, fundraising trends, and insider sentiment that polls lag in capturing. Comparing Kalshi odds to recent polling can reveal whether traders expect the race to tighten or widen before the primary.
The market resolves on Jun 3, 2027, following the New Jersey Republican Senate primary election. Resolution is determined by the official margin of victory announced by New Jersey election authorities. The outcome will be assigned to whichever margin bracket the actual result falls into, based on the difference in vote share between the top two finishers. Once official results are certified, Kalshi will settle all positions accordingly.
Key catalysts for the New Jersey Republican primary margin include major endorsements from state or national GOP figures, debate performances by leading candidates, shifts in campaign spending and advertising intensity, and changes in voter turnout expectations. Polling releases showing significant movement in candidate support will directly impact margin predictions. Media coverage of candidate controversies or gaffes, fundraising announcements, and ground-game developments could also shift trader expectations. Closer to Jun 3, 2027, early voting data and final pre-primary surveys will likely drive substantial price movement on Kalshi.