Resolution criteria on PolyGram: This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 Wisconsin 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” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party. The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate.
PolyGram is an on-chain prediction market where you trade YES or NO outcome shares with real USDC on Polygon. For this market, buy YES if you believe the event will happen, or NO if you think it won't. Your maximum loss is your stake — winning shares pay $1.00 each at resolution. Unlike sportsbooks, there is no house edge: prices are set by supply and demand from other traders and reflect the crowd's real-time probability.
Market outcomes
| Republican | 21% YES | 79% NO |
| Option B | — | |
| Option D | — | |
| Option F | — | |
| Option H | — | |
| Option J | — | |
| Democrat | 76% YES | 24% NO |
| Option A | — | |
Wisconsin will hold its gubernatorial election on 5 November 2026, with the winner taking office in January 2027. The current order book on Polymarket reflects a 21% implied probability for the YES option, suggesting the market is pricing in a competitive race with Democratic nominee favoured at present. The settlement will be determined by results reported by the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC, with only the official Democratic and Republican nominees eligible for resolution under those labels; independent candidates would require separate market options.
Wisconsin's gubernatorial races have historically been closely contested, with the state trending competitive across recent cycles. Governor Tony Evers, the incumbent Democrat, won re-election in 2022 with 51% of the vote against Republican Tim Michels. The state's narrow margins in statewide races—evidenced by its status as a perennial swing state in presidential contests—suggest gubernatorial outcomes remain genuinely uncertain despite current crowd pricing. Historical precedent indicates substantial movement in implied probabilities as the election approaches and candidate quality becomes clearer.
Key catalysts for traders include the formal announcement of Republican and Democratic nominees, likely occurring through primary elections or party conventions in 2025 and early 2026. Economic conditions in Wisconsin, particularly employment trends and cost-of-living pressures, will influence voter sentiment. National political momentum and turnout dynamics in midterm-adjacent cycles typically shift probabilities significantly in the final six months before election day. Polling releases from reputable firms will provide regular reference points for assessing whether current market pricing reflects available information.
Resolution is handled by the UMA optimistic oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour dispute window opens, and if no one stakes a counter-claim the payout is final. Contested outcomes escalate to UMA token-holder voting. Payouts clear in USDC to the winning side.
The mechanics for trading "Wisconsin Governor Election Winner" are the same as any other PolyGram event contract. Each YES share resolves to $1 if the event happens, or $0 if it doesn't. The current price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the market's probability estimate, set live by the order book.
$69K in lifetime turnover and $25K of resting liquidity puts this market in the above the median by volume for us presidential election contracts on PolyGram. Order-book depth is modest — expect a couple of cents of slippage on $1k+ trades.
The market has been open for 7 months — long enough that the order book is mature and price is well-anchored to fundamentals.
Higher-volume markets tend to have tighter spreads and faster price discovery — meaning the displayed YES/NO percentages are more likely to reflect the true crowd-implied probability rather than a single trader's directional view.
Resolution is handled by the UMA optimistic oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a 2-hour dispute window opens, and if uncontested the payout is final. Contested outcomes escalate to UMA token holders.
This prediction market is scheduled to close on 3 November 2026. After the resolving event occurs, settlement typically clears within 24 hours once the UMA optimistic oracle confirms the outcome. All payouts are in USDC on the Polygon network.
To trade on this prediction market, create a free PolyGram account at polygram.ink, deposit USDC via Polygon, and place a YES or NO order on the outcome you believe in. You can learn more on our how-it-works page. Your maximum loss is limited to your stake — there is no leverage or margin.
When the outcome is determined, winning YES shares pay out $1.00 each in USDC, while losing shares pay $0. Settlement is handled by the UMA optimistic oracle on Polygon — a proposer submits the result, a two-hour dispute window opens, and if uncontested, payouts are distributed automatically. You can withdraw your winnings to any Polygon wallet.
Prediction-market positions can lose 100% of staked capital. Outcomes are uncertain by definition — historical accuracy of crowd-implied probabilities is high in aggregate but not for any single market. PolyGram does not provide investment advice. Trade only with capital you can afford to lose.
Regulatory status varies by jurisdiction. Germany, the United States, and most EU countries treat Polymarket-style event contracts under one of three frameworks: financial derivative, gambling product, or unregulated novel asset. Consult local counsel before trading.
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