Will Christopher Bouchat win the 2026 Maryland Governor Republican primary election?

This market shows extreme illiquidity and pricing distortion typical of long-tail political contracts, with only $8.61 in 24-hour volume against $17,742.75 open interest and a 2¢ spread representing 50% of the current price. The 13,079.9% implied yield on the Yes side is mathematically unsustainable and reflects the illiquidity premium rather than genuine probability assessment—at 4¢ with 67 days to expiration, this contract would need to move to roughly 98¢ for that return, an implausible outcome for a candidate with minimal market recognition. The high Cliff Risk Index of 24 and the extreme yield differential between Yes (13,079.9%) and No (22.7%) suggest this is a speculative position with minimal real money behind it rather than a serious probability estimate.

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This market will resolve according to the winner of the Republican Primary for Governor of Maryland, scheduled to take place on June 23, 2026. Resolution will be based on the overall winner of the primary, including any potential second round or run-off. If no 2026 Maryland Gubernatorial Republican Primary takes place, this market will resolve to “Other.” The resolution source for this market will be the first official announcement of the results from the Maryland Republican Party; however, an overwhelming consensus of credible reporting may suffice.

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