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South Africa Municipal Elections: Polymarket vs Kalshi Prices

Prices for South Africa Municipal Elections on Polymarket and Kalshi, side by side. A price of 41¢ means traders on that platform price the outcome at about 41%. It is a market price, not a forecast by PolyKal.

Live · updated every 15 minutesElection day: 4 November 2026 · Data as of 2026-10-13 02:17 UTC · Prices stop updating at 2026-11-01 22:00 UTC

Independent research, not affiliated with Polymarket or Kalshi. Not trading advice. PolyKal stops updating prices before the first polls open and does not report election results.

Kalshi lists this as: Mayor of Johannesburg after municipal elections?

OptionPPolymarketKKalshiGap
Frank Chikane9.6¢10.0¢0.4 pts
David Makhura0.4¢3.0¢2.6 pts
Herman Mashaba3.3¢1.5¢1.8 pts
Loyiso Masuku9.6¢5.5¢4.1 pts
Helen Zille59.0¢61.5¢2.5 pts
Also listed on one platform (4)
OptionPlatformPrice
Kenny KunenePolymarket7.3¢
Lukhona MnguniPolymarket4.8¢
Dada MoreroPolymarket5.9¢
OtherPolymarket—

Listed on one platform only, so no gap is shown.

How this market resolves
PPolymarket

Official rule text

Municipal elections are currently scheduled to be held in South Africa on November 4, 2026. This market will resolve to the first individual who officially assumes the role of Mayor of Johannesburg following the 2026 South African municipal elections. A qualifying individual must be elected mayor by the Johannesburg City Council. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of South Africa, including the Electoral Commission of South Africa (https://elections.org.za); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

KKalshi

Official rule text (Kalshi lists one market per option with the same wording; shown here for the Helen Zille market)

If Helen Zille wins the next Johannesburg mayoral election following the 2026 municipal elections, then the market resolves to Yes. Note: Johannesburg voters elect the municipal council, and the executive mayor is then chosen indirectly by a vote of that council This market is eligible for accelerated resolution by a consensus of media calls. See full rules for details.

Next Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay (Port Elizabeth)?

OptionPPolymarket
Wandisile Jikeka4.0¢
Babalwa Lobishe23.2¢
Andile Lungisa19.0¢
Bulelwa Mafaya0.2¢
Ntombi Nama0.2¢
Retief Odendaal35.5¢
Siva Pillay2.3¢
Sinawo Thambo5.9¢
Xolani Vela3.6¢
Other—

Only listed on Polymarket.

How this market resolves
PPolymarket

Official rule text

Municipal elections are currently scheduled to be held in South Africa on November 4, 2026. Nelson Mandela Bay’s mayor will be elected by the newly constituted council at its inaugural meeting, which is expected to be held within 14 days of the municipal election, by November 18, 2026. This market will resolve to the first individual who officially assumes the role of Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay following the 2026 South African municipal elections. A qualifying individual must be elected mayor by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipal Council. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of South Africa, including the Electoral Commission of South Africa (https://elections.org.za); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Next Mayor of eThekwini (Durban)?

OptionPPolymarket
Nomusa Dube-Ncube0.2¢
Maggie Govender0.4¢
Zandile Gumede0.7¢
Mkhuleko Hlengwa7.5¢
Zandile Hlophe-Mkhwanazi8.6¢
Haniff Hoosen34.5¢
Philani Mavundla10.2¢
Hlengiwe Mkhaliphi0.3¢
Zwakele Mncwango0.2¢
Thabani Nyawose18.5¢
Apostle Mxolisi Phakathi27.1¢
Mina Soma-Lesoma0.2¢
Cyril Xaba5.0¢
Other—

Only listed on Polymarket.

How this market resolves
PPolymarket

Official rule text

Municipal elections are currently scheduled to be held in South Africa on November 4, 2026. eThekwini’s mayor will be elected by the newly constituted council at its inaugural meeting, which is expected to be held within 14 days of the municipal election, by November 18, 2026. This market will resolve to the first individual who officially assumes the role of Mayor of eThekwini following the 2026 South African municipal elections. A qualifying individual must be elected mayor by the eThekwini Municipal Council. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of South Africa, including the Electoral Commission of South Africa (https://elections.org.za); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Next Mayor of Mangaung (Bloemfontein)?

OptionPPolymarket
Sekhopi Malebo4.2¢
Thabo Manyoni4.7¢
Bongani Mathae17.4¢
Sam Matiase4.5¢
Theodorah Mosala-Leeuw1.8¢
Gregory Nthatisi5.0¢
Lulaman Oditi-Titi12.2¢
Werner Pretorius33.5¢
Vusimuzi Soqaga19.1¢
Motshewa Tladi4.9¢
Other—

Only listed on Polymarket.

How this market resolves
PPolymarket

Official rule text

Municipal elections are currently scheduled to be held in South Africa on November 4, 2026. Mangaung’s mayor will be elected by the newly constituted council at its inaugural meeting, which is expected to be held within 14 days of the municipal election, by November 18, 2026. This market will resolve to the first individual who officially assumes the role of Mayor of Mangaung following the 2026 South African municipal elections. A qualifying individual must be elected mayor by the Mangaung Municipal Council. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of South Africa, including the Electoral Commission of South Africa (https://elections.org.za); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Next Mayor of Buffalo City (East London)?

OptionPPolymarket
Mkhululi Dlevu0.7¢
Simphiwe Dzengwa3.0¢
Princess Faku65.0¢
Ncedo Kumbaca27.5¢
Nqabayomzi Kwankwa1.6¢
Nocawe Mafu0.7¢
Bongiwe Sauli0.6¢
Yomelela Tyali19.9¢
Other—

Only listed on Polymarket.

How this market resolves
PPolymarket

Official rule text

Municipal elections are currently scheduled to be held in South Africa on November 4, 2026. Buffalo City’s mayor will be elected by the newly constituted council at its inaugural meeting, which is expected to be held within 14 days of the municipal election, by November 18, 2026. This market will resolve to the first individual who officially assumes the role of Mayor of Buffalo City following the 2026 South African municipal elections. A qualifying individual must be elected mayor by the Buffalo City Municipal Council. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of South Africa, including the Electoral Commission of South Africa (https://elections.org.za); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Next Mayor of Tshwane (Pretoria)?

OptionPPolymarket
Cilliers Brink50.0¢
Kgoši Maepa0.7¢
Aaron Maluleka9.5¢
Phumeza Mangcu3.1¢
Omphile Maotwe0.1¢
Tlangi Mogale4.7¢
Patience Moropa4.0¢
Nasiphi Moya23.5¢
Chana Pilane-Majake3.5¢
Other—

Only listed on Polymarket.

How this market resolves
PPolymarket

Official rule text

Municipal elections are currently scheduled to be held in South Africa on November 4, 2026. Tshwane’s mayor will be elected by the newly constituted council at its inaugural meeting, which is expected to be held within 14 days of the municipal election, by November 18, 2026. This market will resolve to the first individual who officially assumes the role of Mayor of Tshwane following the 2026 South African municipal elections. A qualifying individual must be elected mayor by the Tshwane City Council. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of South Africa, including the Electoral Commission of South Africa (https://elections.org.za); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Next Mayor of Ekurhuleni (Germiston)?

OptionPPolymarket
Jongizizwe Dlabathi21.6¢
Xolani Khumalo31.1¢
Ntombi Mekgwe5.1¢
Nomadlozi Nkosi8.8¢
Pelisa Nkunjana0.6¢
Khathutshelo Rasilingwane15.0¢
Thulani Shongwe2.1¢
Nthabiseng Tshivenga14.3¢
Nkosindiphile Xhakaza6.3¢
Other—

Only listed on Polymarket.

How this market resolves
PPolymarket

Official rule text

Municipal elections are currently scheduled to be held in South Africa on November 4, 2026. Ekurhuleni’s mayor will be elected by the newly constituted council at its inaugural meeting, which is expected to be held within 14 days of the municipal election, by November 18, 2026. This market will resolve to the first individual who officially assumes the role of Mayor of Ekurhuleni following the 2026 South African municipal elections. A qualifying individual must be elected mayor by the Ekurhuleni City Council. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of South Africa, including the Electoral Commission of South Africa (https://elections.org.za); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Next Mayor of Cape Town?

OptionPPolymarket
Fiona Abrahams0.2¢
Mareldia Chowglay0.7¢
Brett Herron0.6¢
Geordin Hill-Lewis88.0¢
Dereleen James0.4¢
Nontando Nolutshungu2.9¢
Lwazi Pakade0.8¢
Ellen Pakkies0.3¢
Khalid Sayed3.2¢
Roger Solomons0.6¢
Cheslyn Steenberg0.5¢
Zelda Tarntaal0.8¢
Ernest Theron0.8¢
Jeremiah Thuynsma0.4¢
Ndithini Tyhido0.3¢
Luvuyo Zondani0.3¢
Other—

Only listed on Polymarket.

How this market resolves
PPolymarket

Official rule text

Municipal elections are currently scheduled to be held in South Africa on November 4, 2026. Cape Town’s mayor will be elected by the newly constituted council at its inaugural meeting, which is expected to be held within 14 days of the municipal election, by November 18, 2026. This market will resolve to the first individual who officially assumes the role of Mayor of Cape Town following the 2026 South African municipal elections. A qualifying individual must be elected mayor by the Cape Town City Council. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of South Africa, including the Electoral Commission of South Africa (https://elections.org.za); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

PolyKal stops updating prices before the first polls open and does not report election results. Prices use the same method as the Midterms pages: Polymarket shows the market's displayed Yes price. Kalshi shows the midpoint of the highest Yes bid and the lowest Yes ask when they are within 8¢ of each other, and otherwise the highest Yes bid. Options with no Yes bid show —.

Price history (30 days)

Available from 16 October 2026.

Market data

Available from 24 November 2026. Bid, ask, spread, order book depth and open interest for each option.

Price moves

Available from 24 November 2026. Notes on large price moves, with the facts reported in the same period.

Daily history download

Available from 20 October 2026. One row per option, per day, Polymarket prices only (CSV).

FAQ

What do these markets resolve on?

Each platform resolves its market on the official result named in its own rules. The rule text is quoted on this page.

Why are the prices different on Polymarket and Kalshi?

The two platforms have different rules for what counts as winning, different fees, different users and different amounts of money in each market.

Which candidates or parties are shown?

Options listed on both Polymarket and Kalshi are compared side by side, in alphabetical order. Options listed on only one platform are shown separately, without a gap figure. The list follows the markets, not an official candidate list.

Will this page show the election result?

No. PolyKal stops updating prices before the first polls open and keeps the last pre-election prices as a snapshot. It does not report election results.

How often is the data updated?

Every 15 minutes until prices stop updating before the vote.

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South Africa Municipal Elections: Polymarket vs Kalshi Prices

Prices for South Africa Municipal Elections on Polymarket and Kalshi, side by side. A price of 41¢ means traders on that platform price the outcome at about 41%. It is a market price, not a forecast by PolyKal.

Live · updated every 15 minutesElection day: 4 November 2026 · Data as of 2026-10-13 02:17 UTC · Prices stop updating at 2026-11-01 22:00 UTC

Independent research, not affiliated with Polymarket or Kalshi. Not trading advice. PolyKal stops updating prices before the first polls open and does not report election results.

Kalshi lists this as: Mayor of Johannesburg after municipal elections?

OptionPPolymarketKKalshiGap
Frank Chikane9.6¢10.0¢0.4 pts
David Makhura0.4¢3.0¢2.6 pts
Herman Mashaba3.3¢1.5¢1.8 pts
Loyiso Masuku9.6¢5.5¢4.1 pts
Helen Zille59.0¢61.5¢2.5 pts
Also listed on one platform (4)
OptionPlatformPrice
Kenny KunenePolymarket7.3¢
Lukhona MnguniPolymarket4.8¢
Dada MoreroPolymarket5.9¢
OtherPolymarket—

Listed on one platform only, so no gap is shown.

How this market resolves
PPolymarket

Official rule text

Municipal elections are currently scheduled to be held in South Africa on November 4, 2026. This market will resolve to the first individual who officially assumes the role of Mayor of Johannesburg following the 2026 South African municipal elections. A qualifying individual must be elected mayor by the Johannesburg City Council. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of South Africa, including the Electoral Commission of South Africa (https://elections.org.za); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

KKalshi

Official rule text (Kalshi lists one market per option with the same wording; shown here for the Helen Zille market)

If Helen Zille wins the next Johannesburg mayoral election following the 2026 municipal elections, then the market resolves to Yes. Note: Johannesburg voters elect the municipal council, and the executive mayor is then chosen indirectly by a vote of that council This market is eligible for accelerated resolution by a consensus of media calls. See full rules for details.

Next Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay (Port Elizabeth)?

OptionPPolymarket
Wandisile Jikeka4.0¢
Babalwa Lobishe23.2¢
Andile Lungisa19.0¢
Bulelwa Mafaya0.2¢
Ntombi Nama0.2¢
Retief Odendaal35.5¢
Siva Pillay2.3¢
Sinawo Thambo5.9¢
Xolani Vela3.6¢
Other—

Only listed on Polymarket.

How this market resolves
PPolymarket

Official rule text

Municipal elections are currently scheduled to be held in South Africa on November 4, 2026. Nelson Mandela Bay’s mayor will be elected by the newly constituted council at its inaugural meeting, which is expected to be held within 14 days of the municipal election, by November 18, 2026. This market will resolve to the first individual who officially assumes the role of Mayor of Nelson Mandela Bay following the 2026 South African municipal elections. A qualifying individual must be elected mayor by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipal Council. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of South Africa, including the Electoral Commission of South Africa (https://elections.org.za); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Next Mayor of eThekwini (Durban)?

OptionPPolymarket
Nomusa Dube-Ncube0.2¢
Maggie Govender0.4¢
Zandile Gumede0.7¢
Mkhuleko Hlengwa7.5¢
Zandile Hlophe-Mkhwanazi8.6¢
Haniff Hoosen34.5¢
Philani Mavundla10.2¢
Hlengiwe Mkhaliphi0.3¢
Zwakele Mncwango0.2¢
Thabani Nyawose18.5¢
Apostle Mxolisi Phakathi27.1¢
Mina Soma-Lesoma0.2¢
Cyril Xaba5.0¢
Other—

Only listed on Polymarket.

How this market resolves
PPolymarket

Official rule text

Municipal elections are currently scheduled to be held in South Africa on November 4, 2026. eThekwini’s mayor will be elected by the newly constituted council at its inaugural meeting, which is expected to be held within 14 days of the municipal election, by November 18, 2026. This market will resolve to the first individual who officially assumes the role of Mayor of eThekwini following the 2026 South African municipal elections. A qualifying individual must be elected mayor by the eThekwini Municipal Council. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of South Africa, including the Electoral Commission of South Africa (https://elections.org.za); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Next Mayor of Mangaung (Bloemfontein)?

OptionPPolymarket
Sekhopi Malebo4.2¢
Thabo Manyoni4.7¢
Bongani Mathae17.4¢
Sam Matiase4.5¢
Theodorah Mosala-Leeuw1.8¢
Gregory Nthatisi5.0¢
Lulaman Oditi-Titi12.2¢
Werner Pretorius33.5¢
Vusimuzi Soqaga19.1¢
Motshewa Tladi4.9¢
Other—

Only listed on Polymarket.

How this market resolves
PPolymarket

Official rule text

Municipal elections are currently scheduled to be held in South Africa on November 4, 2026. Mangaung’s mayor will be elected by the newly constituted council at its inaugural meeting, which is expected to be held within 14 days of the municipal election, by November 18, 2026. This market will resolve to the first individual who officially assumes the role of Mayor of Mangaung following the 2026 South African municipal elections. A qualifying individual must be elected mayor by the Mangaung Municipal Council. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of South Africa, including the Electoral Commission of South Africa (https://elections.org.za); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Next Mayor of Buffalo City (East London)?

OptionPPolymarket
Mkhululi Dlevu0.7¢
Simphiwe Dzengwa3.0¢
Princess Faku65.0¢
Ncedo Kumbaca27.5¢
Nqabayomzi Kwankwa1.6¢
Nocawe Mafu0.7¢
Bongiwe Sauli0.6¢
Yomelela Tyali19.9¢
Other—

Only listed on Polymarket.

How this market resolves
PPolymarket

Official rule text

Municipal elections are currently scheduled to be held in South Africa on November 4, 2026. Buffalo City’s mayor will be elected by the newly constituted council at its inaugural meeting, which is expected to be held within 14 days of the municipal election, by November 18, 2026. This market will resolve to the first individual who officially assumes the role of Mayor of Buffalo City following the 2026 South African municipal elections. A qualifying individual must be elected mayor by the Buffalo City Municipal Council. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of South Africa, including the Electoral Commission of South Africa (https://elections.org.za); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Next Mayor of Tshwane (Pretoria)?

OptionPPolymarket
Cilliers Brink50.0¢
Kgoši Maepa0.7¢
Aaron Maluleka9.5¢
Phumeza Mangcu3.1¢
Omphile Maotwe0.1¢
Tlangi Mogale4.7¢
Patience Moropa4.0¢
Nasiphi Moya23.5¢
Chana Pilane-Majake3.5¢
Other—

Only listed on Polymarket.

How this market resolves
PPolymarket

Official rule text

Municipal elections are currently scheduled to be held in South Africa on November 4, 2026. Tshwane’s mayor will be elected by the newly constituted council at its inaugural meeting, which is expected to be held within 14 days of the municipal election, by November 18, 2026. This market will resolve to the first individual who officially assumes the role of Mayor of Tshwane following the 2026 South African municipal elections. A qualifying individual must be elected mayor by the Tshwane City Council. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of South Africa, including the Electoral Commission of South Africa (https://elections.org.za); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Next Mayor of Ekurhuleni (Germiston)?

OptionPPolymarket
Jongizizwe Dlabathi21.6¢
Xolani Khumalo31.1¢
Ntombi Mekgwe5.1¢
Nomadlozi Nkosi8.8¢
Pelisa Nkunjana0.6¢
Khathutshelo Rasilingwane15.0¢
Thulani Shongwe2.1¢
Nthabiseng Tshivenga14.3¢
Nkosindiphile Xhakaza6.3¢
Other—

Only listed on Polymarket.

How this market resolves
PPolymarket

Official rule text

Municipal elections are currently scheduled to be held in South Africa on November 4, 2026. Ekurhuleni’s mayor will be elected by the newly constituted council at its inaugural meeting, which is expected to be held within 14 days of the municipal election, by November 18, 2026. This market will resolve to the first individual who officially assumes the role of Mayor of Ekurhuleni following the 2026 South African municipal elections. A qualifying individual must be elected mayor by the Ekurhuleni City Council. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of South Africa, including the Electoral Commission of South Africa (https://elections.org.za); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Next Mayor of Cape Town?

OptionPPolymarket
Fiona Abrahams0.2¢
Mareldia Chowglay0.7¢
Brett Herron0.6¢
Geordin Hill-Lewis88.0¢
Dereleen James0.4¢
Nontando Nolutshungu2.9¢
Lwazi Pakade0.8¢
Ellen Pakkies0.3¢
Khalid Sayed3.2¢
Roger Solomons0.6¢
Cheslyn Steenberg0.5¢
Zelda Tarntaal0.8¢
Ernest Theron0.8¢
Jeremiah Thuynsma0.4¢
Ndithini Tyhido0.3¢
Luvuyo Zondani0.3¢
Other—

Only listed on Polymarket.

How this market resolves
PPolymarket

Official rule text

Municipal elections are currently scheduled to be held in South Africa on November 4, 2026. Cape Town’s mayor will be elected by the newly constituted council at its inaugural meeting, which is expected to be held within 14 days of the municipal election, by November 18, 2026. This market will resolve to the first individual who officially assumes the role of Mayor of Cape Town following the 2026 South African municipal elections. A qualifying individual must be elected mayor by the Cape Town City Council. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the government of South Africa, including the Electoral Commission of South Africa (https://elections.org.za); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

PolyKal stops updating prices before the first polls open and does not report election results. Prices use the same method as the Midterms pages: Polymarket shows the market's displayed Yes price. Kalshi shows the midpoint of the highest Yes bid and the lowest Yes ask when they are within 8¢ of each other, and otherwise the highest Yes bid. Options with no Yes bid show —.

Price history (30 days)

Available from 16 October 2026.

Market data

Available from 24 November 2026. Bid, ask, spread, order book depth and open interest for each option.

Price moves

Available from 24 November 2026. Notes on large price moves, with the facts reported in the same period.

Daily history download

Available from 20 October 2026. One row per option, per day, Polymarket prices only (CSV).

FAQ

What do these markets resolve on?

Each platform resolves its market on the official result named in its own rules. The rule text is quoted on this page.

Why are the prices different on Polymarket and Kalshi?

The two platforms have different rules for what counts as winning, different fees, different users and different amounts of money in each market.

Which candidates or parties are shown?

Options listed on both Polymarket and Kalshi are compared side by side, in alphabetical order. Options listed on only one platform are shown separately, without a gap figure. The list follows the markets, not an official candidate list.

Will this page show the election result?

No. PolyKal stops updating prices before the first polls open and keeps the last pre-election prices as a snapshot. It does not report election results.

How often is the data updated?

Every 15 minutes until prices stop updating before the vote.

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