Will Rushern Baker III be the Democratic nominee for MD-05
Liquidity-weighted aggregate sits at 67% across 1 Kalshi contracts.
Implied probability
Kalshi
67%
1 contract
Polymarket
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not bound
Cross-venue gap
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single venue
24h move
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no pin
24h volume
$1
1 contracts
Closes
Nov 3, 2027
496 days
30-day trend
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Will Dan Schwartz be the Democratic nominee for MD-01
Will Dan Schwartz be the Democratic nominee for MD-01?: Dan Schwartz
KXMDPRIMARY-01D26-DSCH
Analysis
This probability represents the chance that Rushern Baker III becomes the Democratic nominee for Maryland's 5th Congressional District. At 26%, the market suggests he is neither the frontrunner nor an unlikely candidate. The probability reflects uncertainty about the district's competitive dynamics, candidate field composition, and voter preferences in what appears to be an open seat or contested primary. Key drivers include whether other strong candidates enter the race, Baker's fundraising performance relative to rivals, and his name recognition and endorsement levels. The primary election date would be the critical juncture resolving this uncertainty, as it would determine whether Baker advances through the nomination process.
- ›The size and strength of the overall candidate field—whether Baker faces one main competitor or a crowded primary field
- ›Baker's fundraising totals and cash-on-hand position relative to other potential Democratic nominees
- ›Primary election timing and the date voters will actually cast ballots for the Democratic nomination
- ›Local endorsements from party officials, labor unions, and community organizations backing specific candidates
- ›Historical primary turnout patterns and voter demographics in MD-05 that may advantage or disadvantage particular candidate profiles
What moved the line
- Jun 24Dan Schwartz↓13pp93→80¢ · Kalshi
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