Prediction markets offer insight into Kansas primary races in absence of traditional polls

By: Anna Kaminski

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: August 4, 2026

Words: 539

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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TOPEKA — Where traditional polling has been quiet, online prediction markets ahead of Kansas’ primary election show who is favored to win key races, offering a glimpse into voter behavior hours before polls close.

Polymarket and Kalshi — the two largest platforms where bettors can weigh the likelihood of candidates’ success — show people have wagered almost $800,000 on Kansas primary races.

Across both platforms, people thought Ty Masterson would be …

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