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California Governor Election: Turnout

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Politics·Turnout

California Governor Election: Turnout

14.5M+ 43%

12.5M-13M 39%

13M-13.5M 39%

14M-14.5M 39%

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14.5M+ 43%

12.5M-13M 39%

13M-13.5M 39%

14M-14.5M 39%

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<10.5M

$0 Vol.

37%

10.5M-11M

$0 Vol.

37%

11M-11.5M

$0 Vol.

39%

11.5M-12M

$0 Vol.

36%

12M-12.5M

$0 Vol.

36%

12.5M-13M

$0 Vol.

39%

13M-13.5M

$0 Vol.

39%

13.5M-14M

$0 Vol.

33%

14M-14.5M

$0 Vol.

39%

14.5M+

$0 Vol.

43%

This market will resolve according to the total number of valid votes cast in the 2026 midterm election for Governor of California. If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, then this market will resolve to the higher range bracket. If the results of the specified election are not definitively known by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to the lowest range bracket. All votes certified for candidates or non-candidate options in the specified election are included. Invalidated or blank votes are not included. In ranked-choice or preferential systems, the first-round vote total will be used. The primary resolution source for this market will be the official results of the 2026 midterm election for Governor of California, as published by the state electoral authority responsible for certifying the results of the election; however, an overwhelming consensus of credible reporting may also be used.California's 2026 gubernatorial general election features Democrat Xavier Becerra facing Republican Steve Hilton in a race widely viewed as noncompetitive, with polling showing Becerra ahead by roughly 20 points. This dynamic typically reduces voter mobilization and enthusiasm compared to tighter contests. Historical turnout provides key context: the 2022 gubernatorial election drew about 11.1 million votes at a 42.9% rate among registered voters, while the 2024 presidential contest reached over 16 million. The June 2026 primary saw notably low participation, consistent with patterns in off-year or low-salience races. Expanded mail voting and registration levels near 23 million could support mid-range totals, yet limited campaign intensity and the absence of high-profile national stakes keep probabilities clustered around 10.5–14 million votes. Recent polling and early indicators show no major shifts capable of driving exceptional mobilization or further suppression before November 3.

This market will resolve according to the total number of valid votes cast in the 2026 midterm election for Governor of California.

If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, then this market will resolve to the higher range bracket.

If the results of the specified election are not definitively known by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to the lowest range bracket.

All votes certified for candidates or non-candidate options in the specified election are included. Invalidated or blank votes are not included. In ranked-choice or preferential systems, the first-round vote total will be used.

The primary resolution source for this market will be the official results of the 2026 midterm election for Governor of California, as published by the state electoral authority responsible for certifying the results of the election; however, an overwhelming consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$0
End Date
Nov 3, 2026
Market Opened
Aug 18, 2026, 10:07 AM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
This market will resolve according to the total number of valid votes cast in the 2026 midterm election for Governor of California. If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, then this market will resolve to the higher range bracket. If the results of the specified election are not definitively known by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to the lowest range bracket. All votes certified for candidates or non-candidate options in the specified election are included. Invalidated or blank votes are not included. In ranked-choice or preferential systems, the first-round vote total will be used. The primary resolution source for this market will be the official results of the 2026 midterm election for Governor of California, as published by the state electoral authority responsible for certifying the results of the election; however, an overwhelming consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve according to the total number of valid votes cast in the 2026 midterm election for Governor of California. If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, then this market will resolve to the higher range bracket. If the results of the specified election are not definitively known by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to the lowest range bracket. All votes certified for candidates or non-candidate options in the specified election are included. Invalidated or blank votes are not included. In ranked-choice or preferential systems, the first-round vote total will be used. The primary resolution source for this market will be the official results of the 2026 midterm election for Governor of California, as published by the state electoral authority responsible for certifying the results of the election; however, an overwhelming consensus of credible reporting may also be used.California's 2026 gubernatorial general election features Democrat Xavier Becerra facing Republican Steve Hilton in a race widely viewed as noncompetitive, with polling showing Becerra ahead by roughly 20 points. This dynamic typically reduces voter mobilization and enthusiasm compared to tighter contests. Historical turnout provides key context: the 2022 gubernatorial election drew about 11.1 million votes at a 42.9% rate among registered voters, while the 2024 presidential contest reached over 16 million. The June 2026 primary saw notably low participation, consistent with patterns in off-year or low-salience races. Expanded mail voting and registration levels near 23 million could support mid-range totals, yet limited campaign intensity and the absence of high-profile national stakes keep probabilities clustered around 10.5–14 million votes. Recent polling and early indicators show no major shifts capable of driving exceptional mobilization or further suppression before November 3.

This market will resolve according to the total number of valid votes cast in the 2026 midterm election for Governor of California.

If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, then this market will resolve to the higher range bracket.

If the results of the specified election are not definitively known by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to the lowest range bracket.

All votes certified for candidates or non-candidate options in the specified election are included. Invalidated or blank votes are not included. In ranked-choice or preferential systems, the first-round vote total will be used.

The primary resolution source for this market will be the official results of the 2026 midterm election for Governor of California, as published by the state electoral authority responsible for certifying the results of the election; however, an overwhelming consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$0
End Date
Nov 3, 2026
Market Opened
Aug 18, 2026, 10:07 AM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
This market will resolve according to the total number of valid votes cast in the 2026 midterm election for Governor of California. If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, then this market will resolve to the higher range bracket. If the results of the specified election are not definitively known by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to the lowest range bracket. All votes certified for candidates or non-candidate options in the specified election are included. Invalidated or blank votes are not included. In ranked-choice or preferential systems, the first-round vote total will be used. The primary resolution source for this market will be the official results of the 2026 midterm election for Governor of California, as published by the state electoral authority responsible for certifying the results of the election; however, an overwhelming consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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"California Governor Election: Turnout" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 10 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "14.5M+" at 43%, followed by "11M-11.5M" at 39%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 43¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 43% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

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The current frontrunner for "California Governor Election: Turnout" is "14.5M+" at 43%, meaning the market assigns a 43% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "11M-11.5M" at 39%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

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