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Closed: Aug 14, 5:06 PM EST
Kalshi
South Carolina will hold a special primary election on July 22, 2026, to select the Republican nominee for a U.S. Senate seat. This market group tracks which candidate finishes in second place during the first round of voting according to certified election results.
Resolution is based on certified results from the first round of the South Carolina Republican Senate special primary held on July 22, 2026. The applicable market resolves to Yes if the corresponding candidate finishes in exactly second place. In the event of an exact tie for second place, all tied candidates' markets resolve proportionally (each receiving 1/number of tied entities). Write-in candidates are excluded from named candidate markets unless a specific Write-in or Other option exists in the market structure. Candidates who withdraw or are disqualified after the filing deadline but remain on the ballot are ranked according to votes received. If the election is cancelled or postponed beyond the market's expiration date, all markets resolve to No.
On Kalshi, traders currently assign probabilities to each candidate finishing second in the South Carolina Senate special primary's first round. These odds reflect market participants' collective judgment, which can diverge from traditional polling averages. Prediction markets often react more quickly to new information and betting patterns, potentially showing tighter or wider spreads than public polls. The difference between this market and polling data may highlight where betting interest is concentrated, especially if recent developments have shifted expectations among participants.
This market resolves around Jul 22, 2027, with the outcome confirmed once the election results are verifiable from credible public reporting. The official vote count will determine who finishes second in the first round, and the market will settle based on that verified result. Timing depends on when authoritative sources announce the final, official tallies.
Several signals could shift probabilities in the South Carolina Senate 2nd place primary market before Jul 22, 2027. Key catalysts include debate performances, endorsements from influential figures, emerging scandals or gaffes involving candidates, and changes in campaign momentum measured through grassroots activity or fundraising reports. Media coverage shaping public perception may also drive trader sentiment. As the primary approaches, real-time polling updates and voter registration trends could further influence this market, reflecting evolving expectations about which candidate is most likely to finish second.