TOTAL VOLUME:
$134b
24H VOL:
$107,351,958
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,416,970,024
400,720
Markets across
30,097
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,633
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Aug 12, 12:45 AM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks which candidate will secure the Democratic Party nomination for Vermont's 2026 gubernatorial race. On Kalshi, Aly Richards holds 73.0% probability of becoming the nominee, while Mike Pieciak stands at 9.9%. The resolution source is the official Democratic Party nomination outcome for the 2026 Vermont Governorship. Watch for the state party convention and primary voting process leading up to the November 2026 general election, which will determine the final nominee.
The market resolves to Yes for whichever candidate wins the Democratic Party nomination to contest the 2026 Vermont Governorship. Each of the specified candidates—Esther Charlestin, Mike Pieciak, Charity Clark, David Zuckerman, Becca Balint, Phil Baruth, Jill Krowinski, Amanda Janoo, and Aly Richards—represents a potential nominee. Resolution occurs upon confirmation that one of these individuals has secured the Democratic nomination for the 2026 Vermont gubernatorial race.
Prediction market odds on Kalshi often diverge from traditional polling because traders incorporate non-public information, campaign momentum, and fundraising signals that polls may lag. While polls measure voter preference at a snapshot in time, prediction markets reflect real-money bets on actual nomination outcomes, incentivizing accuracy. For the Vermont Democratic Governor nominee race, market prices may lead or trail polling depending on whether insiders and political observers see nomination dynamics differently than the general public. Comparing the two reveals whether markets are pricing in candidate viability that surveys have not yet captured.
The Vermont Democratic Governor nominee market resolves on Nov 3, 2026. Resolution is determined by the official Democratic Party nominee for Vermont Governor, as announced through the state party's nomination process or primary election results. Once the nominee is formally confirmed, the corresponding contract settles to 100 and all other nominee contracts settle to zero. Traders holding the winning contract receive their payout, while losing positions expire worthless.
Key catalysts for Vermont Democratic Governor nominee odds include candidate announcements or withdrawals, primary debate performances, major endorsements from party leaders or unions, fundraising disclosures, and polling releases. Scandals or gaffes involving frontrunners can shift market prices sharply. Demographic shifts in voter registration, turnout expectations, and rival candidate momentum also influence trader positioning. Media coverage of candidate viability and insider commentary on nomination strength will drive continuous repricing. As the Nov 3, 2026 resolution date approaches, late-breaking campaign developments and final primary results will be the most impactful price movers.