As of September 9, 2026, Karen Bass is favored in the Los Angeles Mayoral Election market, at an implied probability of about 65% (65¢ per contract on Kalshi). Live prices below are pulled directly from Kalshi and Polymarket.
Kalshi vs Polymarket: LA Mayor Odds
The same candidate often trades at different prices on different exchanges.
| Candidate | Kalshi | Polymarket | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Bass | 65% | 64% | 0.5 pts |
| Nithya Raman | 35% | 35% | 0.2 pts |
LA Mayor Odds on Kalshi
| Candidate | Implied probability | Price | Bid / Ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Bass | 65% | 65¢ | 64¢ / 65¢ |
| Nithya Raman | 35% | 35¢ | 34¢ / 35¢ |
LA Mayor Odds on Polymarket
| Candidate | Implied probability | Price | Bid / Ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Bass | 64% | 64¢ | 64¢ / 65¢ |
| Nithya Raman | 35% | 35¢ | 35¢ / 35¢ |
Where LA Mayor Odds Have Been
Karen Bass last closed at 64% (Sep 9, 2026). That is +2 points since Aug 11, 2026 (63%). Since Oct 10, 2025, the earliest daily price we track for this market, it has moved +17 points from 48%.
| Date | Polymarket | Kalshi |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2025 | 48% | — |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 57% | — |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 42% | — |
| May 6, 2026 | 26% | 25% |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 59% | 63% |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 64% | 65% |
Across that period the market ranged from a low of 20% on May 1, 2026 to a high of 78% on Oct 19, 2025. Prices are daily closes from Polymarket.
About This Market
The 2026 Los Angeles mayoral election will be held on June 2, 2026, to elect the mayor of Los Angeles, California. If no candidate receives a majority of the vote, a runoff election will be held on November 3, 2026. This market will resolve according to the candidate that wins the election. The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in…
How to Trade This Market
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Common Questions
Who is favored to win the Los Angeles Mayoral Election market?
As of September 9, 2026, Karen Bass is favored, at an implied probability of about 65% (a 65¢ contract on Kalshi). Prices move constantly as traders buy and sell; the tables on this page show the latest synced prices.
Where can I trade the LA Mayor market?
This market trades on both Kalshi and Polymarket. Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated exchange available in all 50 states for political markets; Polymarket US is open to iOS users in 49 states. See our platform reviews for fees and details.
How do prediction market odds work?
Contracts pay $1 if the outcome happens and $0 if it does not, so the price is the market’s implied probability: a 62¢ contract means traders collectively price a 62% chance. Odds come from real money changing hands, not from polls or pundits.
Prices synced September 9, 2026 from public Kalshi and Polymarket market data by Arthur Angelo. Odds move constantly; check the exchange for execution prices. This page is informational — not investment advice. PredictionScout may earn commissions from platform links; see our affiliate disclosure. More markets: all live odds pages.