Iowa Governor Race 2026: Live Market Odds
On Kalshi, Rob Sand (D) trades at 86% and Zach Lahn (R) at 14%.
Kalshi prices, updated Oct 19, 12:15 PM ET
| Outcome | Chance | 1-day change |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Sand (D) |
86%
|
−2 pts |
| Zach Lahn (R) |
14%
|
+2 pts |
33K contracts traded in the last 24 hours, 2.0M in total.
Same race on Polymarket
| Outcome | Kalshi | Polymarket |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Sand (D) | 86% | 88% |
| Zach Lahn (R) | 14% | 13% |
Shown for comparison. Polymarket's contract ends November 4, 2026; Kalshi's resolves by January 14, 2027.
Can you trade this in your state?
Yes, in Ohio. Kalshi lists this market and accepts customers in Ohio. Status in Ohio: Contested (Kalshi Injunction Denied). Prediction markets in Ohio.
How to read these prices
Each contract pays $1 if its outcome happens and nothing if it does not, so a price of 62¢ means traders as a group put the chance at about 62%. Prices change with every trade.
How Kalshi settles it, Rob Sand (D) contract: If a representative of the Democratic party is inaugurated as the governor of Iowa pursuant to the 2026 election, then the market resolves to Yes.
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