Wisconsin Governor Democratic Primary Margin of Victory (Small Brackets)

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Market context

Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor takes place on 11 August 2026. The market resolves on the percentage-point margin between the first and second-place finishers, with settlement occurring after official results are certified. A 0% crowd probability suggests either no meaningful liquidity or consensus that the outcome falls outside the specified bracket range—traders should verify the exact margin thresholds this market covers before positioning.

Democratic gubernatorial primaries in the Midwest have historically produced competitive races with margins varying sharply based on candidate profile and turnout. Wisconsin's 2022 gubernatorial general election saw Governor Tony Evers defeat Republican Tim Michels by 3.5 percentage points; primary margins often differ substantially from general election competitiveness. Comparable 2026 Democratic primaries in neighbouring states will provide real-time calibration: Illinois (primary 17 March 2026) and Minnesota (primary 4 August 2026) precede Wisconsin's contest, offering early signals on Democratic base mobilisation and candidate momentum in the region.

Key catalysts include formal candidate declarations (typically 6–8 weeks before the primary), campaign finance disclosures filed with the Wisconsin Elections Commission, and polling releases from local and national firms. Traders using conditional order logic should monitor endorsements from established Democratic figures and union organisations, which historically shape turnout composition. The settlement window closes at 23:59 UTC on 12 August, allowing one full day for result certification; programmatic approaches should account for potential recount scenarios or provisional ballot counting delays, which could extend official certification timelines.

Methodology

We track Wisconsin Governor Democratic Primary Margin of Victory (Small Brackets) across the five venues with material prediction-market liquidity. The probability shown is the live Polymarket mid; the comparison rows summarise how each venue treats the underlying contract — fees, KYC thresholds, settlement currency, deposit options. The highlighted row marks the cheapest route into Polymarket's order book.

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