TOTAL VOLUME:
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$333,432,169
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2,984,640,614
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$1,971,286,090
419,492
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Closed: Oct 20, 4:32 PM EST
Polymarket
Description
Regional elections to elect the Regional Council of Skåne, Sweden are scheduled to take place on September 13, 2026. This market will resolve to the next individual who officially assumes the office of Chair of the Regional Board of Region Skåne following the 2026 Swedish regional elections. To count for resolution, the individual must be formally elected by the relevant regional council as Chair of the Regional Board. Any interim or caretaker Chair will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no such Chair takes office by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of Sweden and Region Skåne; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Polymarket
Regional elections to elect the Regional Council of Skåne, Sweden are scheduled to take place on September 13, 2026. This market will resolve to the next individual who officially assumes the office of Chair of the Regional Board of Region Skåne following the 2026 Swedish regional elections. To count for resolution, the individual must be formally elected by the relevant regional council as Chair of the Regional Board. Any interim or caretaker Chair will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no such Chair takes office by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of Sweden and Region Skåne; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Frequently asked questions
Compared to public polling averages, this market often reflects a more nuanced view of voter sentiment, influenced by real-time trading activity and bettor insights. While polls provide a snapshot of public opinion, traders incorporate additional factors such as campaign momentum, media coverage, and economic indicators. This can lead to divergence between polling data and market odds, especially as the election approaches.
On Polymarket, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Polymarket, traders set the odds through a decentralized betting pool, with prices adjusting based on the total amount wagered on each possible outcome. The current implied probability reflects the collective wisdom of market participants, showing which candidate is favored to win. Volume and recent trades influence price movements, allowing users to see where betting interest is concentrated as the election date nears.
This market resolves around Apr 1, 2027, with the outcome confirmed once the election results are verifiable from credible public reporting. The final tally of valid votes will determine the winner, and the market will settle accordingly based on official announcements from electoral authorities.
Several signals could shift this market before Apr 1, 2027. Polling updates, public endorsements, debates, and local media coverage may sway trader sentiment. Major campaign developments — such as scandals, policy announcements, or changes in candidate viability — often cause rapid price adjustments. As election day approaches, trading volume typically spikes, reflecting increased certainty or uncertainty among participants about the likely outcome.
