Question 1

What factors influence the odds for the Democratic nominee in UT-01?

Accepted Answer

Factors include candidate popularity, fundraising efforts, and endorsements. Additionally, local and national political trends can sway public opinion and market predictions.

Question 2

How does the Democratic primary process work in Utah?

Accepted Answer

Utah's Democratic primary allows registered party members to vote for their preferred candidate. The nominee is determined by a majority vote, which can be influenced by party conventions and caucuses.

Question 3

Why is the UT-01 Democratic nomination significant?

Accepted Answer

Winning the Democratic nomination in UT-01 is crucial for establishing a competitive presence in a traditionally Republican district. It can also impact broader electoral strategies for the Democratic Party in Utah.

Question 4

What is "Who will be the Democratic nominee for UT-01 in 2026?" and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

Who will be the Democratic nominee for UT-01 in 2026 is a prediction market event currently tracked across 2 platforms (Kalshi, Polymarket). Ben McAdams leads at 78% implied probability, making it the market favorite. Other contenders include Nate Blouin at 20%, Jenny Wilson at 16%, Luz Escamilla at 2%.

Question 5

What is moving the odds on "Who will be the Democratic nominee for UT-01 in 2026?"?

Accepted Answer

Ben McAdams currently leads at 78% implied probability. Behind Ben McAdams, Nate Blouin at 20% and Jenny Wilson at 16% and Luz Escamilla at 2% are the next closest contenders. The 29.0% cross-platform spread suggested platforms were pricing new information differently, creating potential trading opportunities.

Question 6

What are the current odds for "Who will be the Democratic nominee for UT-01 in 2026?" across platforms?

Accepted Answer

Here are the latest odds across Kalshi, Polymarket: Ben McAdams: 80¢ on Kalshi, 76¢ on Polymarket. Nate Blouin: 18¢ on Kalshi, 22¢ on Polymarket. Jenny Wilson: 1¢ on Kalshi, 30¢ on Polymarket. Luz Escamilla: 4¢ on Kalshi, 0¢ on Polymarket. The 29.0% spread across platforms highlights where markets disagree — a gap traders can exploit by buying low on one platform and selling high on another.

Question 7

What does it mean that Ben McAdams is at 78%?

Accepted Answer

A price of 78¢ means the market estimates a 78% probability that Ben McAdams will be the outcome. Buying one share at 78¢ pays out $1.00 if correct — a 28% return — or $0 if wrong. This is the core mechanic of prediction markets: the price directly reflects the crowd's probability estimate.

Platform	Implied %	Yes — Bid / Ask		No — Bid / Ask
Kalshi	79.5%	78¢	81¢	19¢	22¢
Polymarket	73.5%	71¢	76¢	24¢	29¢

Platform	Implied %	Yes — Bid / Ask		No — Bid / Ask
Kalshi	18.5%	16¢	21¢	79¢	84¢
Polymarket	22.0%	21¢	23¢	77¢	79¢

Platform	Implied %	Yes — Bid / Ask		No — Bid / Ask
Kalshi	0.5%	0¢	1¢	99¢	100¢
Polymarket	40.0%	20¢	60¢	40¢	80¢

Platform	Implied %	Yes — Bid / Ask		No — Bid / Ask
Kalshi	2.0%	0¢	4¢	96¢	100¢
Polymarket	0.0%	0¢	0¢	100¢	100¢

Platform	Implied %	Yes — Bid / Ask		No — Bid / Ask
Kalshi	2.0%	0¢	4¢	96¢	100¢
Polymarket	1.0%	1¢	1¢	99¢	99¢

Who will be the Democratic nominee for UT-01 in 2026?

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