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Demuth's Minnesota GOP Governor Odds Fall 9 Points Without Explanation
Lisa Demuth fell from 65% to 56% in three days with no news catalyst. She leads the field with $543,942 cash on hand and a February straw poll win.
Republican Texas Governor Odds Crash to 52% Despite Abbott's Unopposed Primary
Polymarket shows Republicans at 12%; PredictIt shows 92%. The 80-point platform spread points to thin liquidity, not a political shift.
Will Evette Win SC's GOP Governor Primary? Markets Say 46%, Polls Say 25%
Evette leads four rivals by 2 points in polling, yet markets price her at 46%; a runoff is the likeliest June 9 outcome.
Steyer at 41% to Advance from California Governor Primary
A 9-point market surge in 3 days prices in $192M of self-funding; PG&E's $13.5M opposition ad buy confirms Steyer is within striking distance of Becerra.
Troy Jackson Hits 38% on Prediction Markets Despite Polling at Just 12%
A three-candidate ranked-choice alliance gives Maine's #3 polling candidate a plausible path to consolidate 31% of progressive first-preference votes.
Valdez at 64% in NY-07, but Emerson Poll Shows a 2-Point Race
Markets price Valdez as near-certain, yet 43% of voters are undecided and her lead over Reynoso sits within the margin of error with 28 days left.
Will Hughes Win Alaska's 2026 Governor Primary? Markets Say 50%, Polls Say 2%
A straw poll win drove a 46pp surge to 50% on Polymarket, while Kalshi holds at 3% and the only scientific poll places her tied for sixth.
Will the US Hold Rigetti Equity Before 2027? Markets Say 84%
A 66-point surge prices in a done deal, but seven months remain for Commerce to convert a non-binding LOI into a closed equity transaction.
Democrats Favored at 84% to Win Michigan Governor Race in 2026
Duggan's exit collapsed his 53-32 head-to-head lead over Benson, lifting Democratic odds 15 points to 84% on both Kalshi and Polymarket.
Johnson at 48% to Win Michigan GOP Primary Despite 17-Point Poll Deficit
Duggan's exit sent Johnson's odds up 8 points, yet Glengariff's April poll shows James leading 37–20 with 39% of Republicans still undecided.
Tom Vo Falls to 23% in CA-45 as Cash Advantage Erodes
Vo holds only $80K of $534K raised while rival Chi Charlie Nguyen enters the final stretch with $397K, driving a 10-point market drop over three days.
Schweikert's Governor Odds Hit 17%, But $572K Transfer Masks 5-to-3 Cash Gap
A $572K federal-to-state fund transfer nearly doubled Schweikert's nomination odds, but Biggs leads in both cash on hand and the only polls tracking him.
Valdez Falls to 57% in NY-07 Markets as Reynoso's Union Ground Game Takes Shape
Markets cut Valdez 14 points in 72 hours despite her polling lead; Reynoso holds 32BJ SEIU's 175,000-member turnout machine and the Queens County line.
Bass Favored at 67% to Win LA Mayor Despite 30% Primary Poll
Progressive council endorsements and Kamala Harris backing drove a 14pp surge; Bass leads a five-way field at 30% with runoff math doing the rest.
Josh Turek Reaches 88% to Win Iowa Democratic Senate Primary
VoteVets' $8M spend outpaces both campaigns 4-to-1; Turek leads Wahls by 21 points in the May 20–21 PPP poll with the June 2 primary days away.
Bligh Jumps to 12% in Vancouver Mayor Market With No News Catalyst
Rebecca Bligh's 9pp surge from 3% to 12% in three days defies a quiet news cycle, pointing to structural repricing of a fragmented race.
Alan Wilson Hits 37% in SC Governor Market Despite Evette Poll Lead
Evette doubled her polling share from April to May while Wilson gained 3 points; the Kalshi-Polymarket spread sits at 8 percentage points.
Turek Leads Iowa Senate Primary at 87% With 21-Point Poll Margin
PPP polling shows Turek up 52-31 over Wahls with early voting underway; Buttigieg endorsed Turek on May 14 and VoteVets has spent $8M on his behalf.
Democrat Favored at 94% in CA-52 as GOP Challenger Has $40 Left
Markets jumped 16 points in 3 days on a Republican who raised $275 total. Incumbent Vargas won CA-52 by 32 points in 2024.
Anthropic Drops to 24% in IPO Race Despite Beating OpenAI on Revenue
OpenAI filed a confidential S-1 on May 20, targeting September 2026. Anthropic holds 34.4% U.S. enterprise penetration versus OpenAI's 32.3%.
Steyer V Hilton Drops 12pp to 16% as $192M Fails to Buy Viability
Steyer trails Becerra by 6 points with 11 days left; markets now price Hilton V Becerra as the likelier November matchup.
Kruttiventi Surges to 28% in CA-13 Primary Market After 16-Point Jump With No Catalyst
A November poll showed Kruttiventi leading Lincoln 32%-21% among GOP voters. Markets are now catching up, moving from 12% to 28% in three days.
Weiser Falls to 17% to Win Colorado Democratic Governor Primary
Colorado AG lost 21 points in 3 days with no news catalyst. Bennet's petition-qualifying move and a 31% name-ID gap may explain the repricing.
Becerra Climbs to 84% in CA Governor Primary After Aide's Fraud Plea
Dana Williamson pleaded guilty to bank fraud conspiracy on May 14. Becerra's odds rose 12 points in three days as field fragmentation overrides scandal risk.
Becerra Hits 70% for Governor Despite Polling Tie With Hilton
Markets price Becerra as heavy favorite for November while a federal plea deal from his former campaign adviser hangs over the final 11 days of primary voting.
Everett Jackson Odds Drop to 76% in TX-30 Runoff With No News Catalyst
Jackson fell from 92% to 76% in three days with no public catalyst, while Kalshi and Polymarket diverge by 33 points four days before May 26.
Smithsonian Women's Museum Bill Drops to 13% After House Kills It 204-216
Kalshi prices the bill at 8%, Polymarket at 18%, with a 10-point spread reflecting Senate uncertainty after the House rejected it 204-216.
Mike Thompson Drops to 87% in CA-04 Primary as Jones Outraises Him
Thompson holds a 1.8-to-1 cash-on-hand edge for the final sprint, yet a 20-point spread between Kalshi and Polymarket reflects deep uncertainty about the race.
Will Chaplik Win AZ-01 GOP Nom? Markets Say 12% After Haiti Remark
Chaplik's 'imported Haitians' attack on Trump-backed Feely cut his nomination odds from 25% to 12% in three days; Feely holds a 3-to-1 cash advantage.
Prediction Markets Give Avila Chevalier 39% Chance to Unseat Espaillat in NY-13
Kalshi and Polymarket price her at nearly double Octagon AI's 21% model estimate, with the June 23 primary 31 days out.
Talarico at 94%: Markets Price Paxton as Unelectable in Texas 2026
Trump's own pollster warned of a 'MAGA Texas Massacre,' sending Talarico's odds 31 points higher to 94% on Kalshi within three days.
Cornyn Falls to 6% in Texas GOP Senate Primary After Trump Backs Paxton
Early voting was already underway when Trump endorsed Paxton on May 19. Cornyn, the Senate Majority Whip, now trades at 6% with the runoff five days out.
Will the US Take a Stake in D-Wave Quantum? Contract Sits at 92%
A signed CHIPS Act letter of intent moved the contract from 17% to 92% in 72 hours. D-Wave posted $33.4M in Q1 bookings.
Democrats Hit 81% in Michigan Governor Race After Duggan Exits
Kalshi prices Democrats at 84%, Polymarket at 78%, as the former frontrunner's exit collapses a three-way race into a Democratic-favored binary.
Hamawy Hits 82% in NJ-12 Markets After Poll Surge Reverses May Sell-Off
Hamawy leads a fragmented field at 19% in his May 5–7 internal poll, up from 5% six weeks ago; he has also crossed $1 million raised.
Will VA-02 Go Republican? Courts Could Override Voter Map
GOP odds climbed 25 points from a 15% low to 40% on legal uncertainty alone, with Kalshi and Polymarket split by 39 points.
Treg Taylor Hits 46% to Lead Alaska Governor Primary Market
Taylor holds a $724K war chest, five times rival Click Bishop's $130K, yet no polling confirms his fundraising edge translates to votes.
Brandon Riker Hits 18% in CA-48 Market Despite Zero Poll Support
Riker leads CA-48 in cash on hand at $1.09M but is absent from the SurveyUSA poll; Polymarket prices him at 22%, Kalshi at 13%.
Justin Pearson Favored at 86% to Win TN-09 Democratic Primary
Cohen's odds sit at 1.6%, but Pearson's 14% discount prices the risk that Cohen reverses his withdrawal before the August 6 primary.
CA-11 Primary: PredictIt Prices Chakrabarti at 26%, Kalshi at 3%
PredictIt shows a 17pp three-day jump; Kalshi holds him at 3%. Chakrabarti leads on cash on hand: $331,500 to Wiener's $59,800.
Will Republicans Win TX-34? Odds Fall to 24% Despite NRCC Poll
Bettors cut Republican TX-34 odds 10pp in three days after NRCC released a Flores +1 internal poll. Cook rates the seat "Likely D."
Tom Vo Falls to 22% to Advance CA-45 Primary Despite Top GOP Spending
Vo holds $81K cash on hand after spending $454K of $534K raised. Charlie Nguyen sits on $397K with June 2 closing fast.
Tucker Favored at 68% to Advance in CA-03 Primary Despite $70K Raised
Markets moved 9pp in three days on endorsements from Gallagher and Kiley; Kalshi and Polymarket sit at 77–78% vs. PredictIt's 50%.
Republican Party Hits 56% in Georgia Governor Market After Runoff Set
Rick Jackson spent $80M in the primary alone; the GOP nominee enters November with unified Trump support against Keisha Lance Bottoms.
Karen Bass at 66% Despite 30% Polls: Why Bettors Price a Runoff Lock
Three DSA council members broke ranks to endorse Bass, lifting her odds 8 percentage points in three days. She holds a $2.26M cash advantage.
Steyer-Hilton General Election Pairing Falls to 24% on Becerra Surge
Becerra now tied with Hilton at ~20% in jungle primary polls. Steyer trails by 5-6 points with 13 days until the June 2 primary.
Valdez Rebounds to 62% in NY-07 Markets After Reynoso Scare Fades
A 12-point selloff with no negative catalyst reversed in days. Kalshi prices Valdez at 71% with no poll showing her lead eroding.
Weiser Falls to 18% to Win Colorado Democratic Governor Primary
Weiser lost 24 points in 3 days on prediction markets despite winning 90% of Democratic delegates. Bennet now favored at roughly 82%.
Becerra Hits 85% to Advance in California Governor Primary Despite Tight Polls
LA Times shows Becerra tied with Hilton at 21-22%, but bettors pushed his odds +12pp in three days, pricing in jungle primary math and Swalwell's exit.
Becerra Reaches 60% to Win California Governor Despite Fraud Scandal
His former chief of staff is linked to a bank fraud plea, yet Becerra gained 8 percentage points in three days while tied with Steve Hilton at 20% in polls.