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Politics·Turnout

New York Governor Election: Turnout

icon for New York Governor Election: Turnout
Politics·Turnout

New York Governor Election: Turnout

5.5M-6M 50%

6M-6.5M 39%

6.5M-7M 8%

5M-5.5M 7.0%

Polymarket
NEW

5.5M-6M 50%

6M-6.5M 39%

6.5M-7M 8%

5M-5.5M 7.0%

Polymarket
NEW

<4.5M

$680 Vol.

1%

4.5M-5M

$488 Vol.

2%

5M-5.5M

$112 Vol.

7%

5.5M-6M

$603 Vol.

50%

6M-6.5M

$497 Vol.

39%

6.5M-7M

$174 Vol.

8%

7M+

$112 Vol.

2%

This market will resolve according to the total number of valid votes cast in the 2026 midterm election for Governor of New York. 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 New York, 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.The 2026 New York gubernatorial contest between incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul and Republican Bruce Blakeman centers trader expectations for turnout around 5.5–6.5 million votes because recent Siena and other polling shows a consistent double-digit Democratic lead among likely voters, producing limited urgency for intensive get-out-the-vote efforts on either side. As an off-year statewide race in a heavily Democratic state, historical participation patterns point to moderate engagement rather than presidential-year spikes or unusually depressed levels. National political dynamics, including reactions to the Trump administration, have energized Democratic voters in recent New York City contests, but the governor’s race lacks the closeness or high-profile mobilization that would push totals significantly higher or lower. Upcoming debates and final campaign pushes through early November remain the main variables that could shift realized participation within the favored range.

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

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 New York, 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 New York. 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 New York, 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
$2,665
End Date
Nov 3, 2026
Market Opened
Aug 18, 2026, 10:23 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 New York. 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 New York, 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.The 2026 New York gubernatorial contest between incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul and Republican Bruce Blakeman centers trader expectations for turnout around 5.5–6.5 million votes because recent Siena and other polling shows a consistent double-digit Democratic lead among likely voters, producing limited urgency for intensive get-out-the-vote efforts on either side. As an off-year statewide race in a heavily Democratic state, historical participation patterns point to moderate engagement rather than presidential-year spikes or unusually depressed levels. National political dynamics, including reactions to the Trump administration, have energized Democratic voters in recent New York City contests, but the governor’s race lacks the closeness or high-profile mobilization that would push totals significantly higher or lower. Upcoming debates and final campaign pushes through early November remain the main variables that could shift realized participation within the favored range.

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

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 New York, 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 New York. 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 New York, 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
$2,665
End Date
Nov 3, 2026
Market Opened
Aug 18, 2026, 10:23 AM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...

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"New York Governor Election: Turnout" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 7 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "5.5M-6M" at 50%, followed by "6M-6.5M" at 39%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 50¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 50% 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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