As of October 24, 2026, Democratic (Amy Acton) is the favorite in the Ohio Governor Race 2026 market, leading at an implied probability of about 80% (81¢ per contract on Kalshi). Live prices below are pulled directly from Kalshi and Polymarket.
Kalshi vs Polymarket: Ohio Governor Odds
The same outcome often trades at different prices on different exchanges. The platforms currently disagree most on Republican (Vivek Ramaswamy): 20% on Kalshi vs 18% on Polymarket — gaps like this are where price-sensitive traders shop between venues.
| Outcome | Kalshi | Polymarket | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (Amy Acton) | 80% | 82% | 2.0 pts |
| Republican (Vivek Ramaswamy) | 20% | 18% | 2.0 pts |
Ohio Governor Odds on Kalshi
| Outcome | Implied probability | Price | Bid / Ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (Amy Acton) | 80% | 81¢ | 80¢ / 81¢ |
| Republican (Vivek Ramaswamy) | 20% | 20¢ | 19¢ / 20¢ |
Source: Kalshi — Ohio Governor winner?. Probability = midpoint of the current bid/ask.
Ohio Governor Odds on Polymarket
| Outcome | Implied probability | Price | Bid / Ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Acton (D) | 82% | 83¢ | 82¢ / 83¢ |
| Vivek Ramaswamy (R) | 18% | 18¢ | 17¢ / 18¢ |
Source: Polymarket — Ohio Governor Election Winner.
About the Ohio Governor Race
These contracts settle on which party wins the seat. The exchanges label each party contract with a candidate name, shown in parentheses above; those labels can lag the actual field. Election Day is November 3, 2026.
Market Odds vs Polls
Polls measure who people say they support; prediction market odds measure where traders put real money. Polling averages update every few days or weeks, while market prices react to news within minutes — including primary results, debate moments, and fundraising reports. Markets also price primary races and nominee fields before pollsters survey them. Neither is infallible: polls carry sampling error, and thin markets can be moved by a few large trades. Historically, market prices in aggregate have been well-calibrated — a 70% favorite wins about 70% of the time.
About This Market
This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 Ohio gubernatorial election. A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date. Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat”…
How to Trade This Market
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Common Questions
Who is favored to win the Ohio Governor Race 2026 market?
As of October 24, 2026, Democratic (Amy Acton) is the favorite: prediction markets give it an implied probability of about 80% (a 81¢ 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 Ohio Governor 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.
Who is running in the Ohio Governor Race 2026?
These markets settle on which party wins the seat; the exchanges label each party contract with a candidate name (shown on this page). Check the state election office for the certified ballot.
When will the Ohio Governor market settle?
Election Day is November 3, 2026. Contracts settle at $1 or $0 once the outcome is officially determined.
Prices synced October 24, 2026 from public Kalshi and Polymarket market data. 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.