Christian Menefee leads the “TX-18 Democratic nominee” event at 80.5% implied probability. Other contenders include Al Green (16.3%), and Amanda Edwards (0.6%). A 15.9% cross-platform spread signals an active arbitrage window.
What is "TX-18 Democratic nominee?" and why does it matter?
TX-18 Democratic nominee is a prediction market event currently tracked across 3 platforms (Kalshi, Polymarket, PredictIt). Christian Menefee leads at 81% implied probability, making it the market favorite. Other contenders include Al Green at 16%, Amanda Edwards at 1%.
What is moving the odds on "TX-18 Democratic nominee?"?
Christian Menefee currently leads at 81% implied probability. Behind Christian Menefee, Al Green at 16% and Amanda Edwards at 1% are the next closest contenders. The 15.9% cross-platform spread suggested platforms were pricing new information differently, creating potential trading opportunities.
What are the current odds for "TX-18 Democratic nominee?" across platforms?
Here are the latest odds across Kalshi, Polymarket, PredictIt: Christian Menefee: 85¢ on Kalshi, 78¢ on Polymarket, 80¢ on PredictIt. Al Green: 19¢ on Kalshi, 23¢ on Polymarket, 7¢ on PredictIt. Amanda Edwards: 1¢ on Kalshi, 0¢ on Polymarket. The 15.9% spread across platforms highlights where markets disagree — a gap traders can exploit by buying low on one platform and selling high on another.
What does it mean that Christian Menefee is at 81%?
A price of 81¢ means the market estimates a 81% probability that Christian Menefee will be the outcome. Buying one share at 81¢ pays out $1.00 if correct — a 23% return — or $0 if wrong. This is the core mechanic of prediction markets: the price directly reflects the crowd's probability estimate.
Official settlement criteria, resolution sources, and edge cases across Kalshi.
Kalshi
Primary Rule
If Al Green wins the nomination for the Democratic Party to contest the 2026 Texas 18th congressional district House seat, then the market resolves to Yes.
Edge Cases
Please note that this market is only for the TX-18 Democratic nominee for the full term beginning in 2027.