# Will Susan Bysiewicz be the Democratic nominee for Governor in Connecticut

> Liquidity-weighted aggregate at 89% across 1 contract — refreshed 26 min ago.

URL: https://simplefunctions.dev/odds/govctnomd
Updated: 2026-06-26T07:20:48.861Z
Category: politics · Topic: election-2026
Status: active
Closes: 2026-11-03

## Headline

- Probability: 89% (liquidity-weighted across 1 contract)
- Venue: Kalshi (1 contract)
- 24h volume: $463

## Bound contracts (1)

| Outcome | Price | 24h | Volume | Venue | Slug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ned Lamont | 89¢ | +1pp | $463 | kalshi | /markets/will-ned-lamont-be-the-democratic-nominee-for-gove-kalshi-kxgovctnomd-26-nlam |

## 30-day trajectory

| Day | Aggregate |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | 92 |
| 2026-06-13 | 93 |
| 2026-06-19 | 87 |
| 2026-06-26 | 89 |

_14 days of price history captured. Each row is the daily mean of intraday 5-min captures._

## What moved the line

- 2026-06-23 · Ned Lamont −4pp 90→86¢ · kalshi

## Analysis

This probability reflects market expectations that Susan Bysiewicz will secure the Democratic nomination for Connecticut governor. At 93%, the market suggests near-consensus around her candidacy, though still accounting for roughly a 7% chance of an alternative outcome. The high probability likely reflects her current position as Lieutenant Governor and existing visibility within Connecticut Democratic circles. The market would move lower if a stronger challenger entered the race or if unfavorable news emerged about her record. The primary election or party endorsement process would represent the key catalyst for resolving this prediction, as it would determine whether her frontrunner status translates into actual nomination.

### Key factors

- Bysiewicz's incumbency as Lieutenant Governor provides organizational advantages and name recognition among Democratic voters
- No announced primary challengers of comparable stature have emerged as of May 2026, supporting the high probability
- Connecticut's Democratic primary process and official nomination timeline will determine when this prediction resolves
- Significant new scandals or candidate announcements could shift the probability materially downward from current levels
- Early polling data among likely Democratic primary voters would provide concrete evidence supporting or contradicting the 93% estimate

## Methodology

Probability is **liquidity-weighted** across all bound Kalshi/Polymarket contracts: Σ(price × volume) ÷ Σ(volume). 30-day trajectory uses the daily mean of intraday 5-min captures. 24h delta = today's mean − yesterday's mean. Movement events are ≥3pp daily moves in the last 7 days.

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