Incumbent Republican Kelly Ayotte holds a clear polling edge over Democratic nominee Cinde Warmington in New Hampshire’s 2026 gubernatorial contest, with recent surveys from Saint Anselm College and the University of New Hampshire showing her ahead by 5–11 points among likely voters. Ayotte’s advantage stems from her incumbency after winning the open seat in 2024, combined with New Hampshire independents shifting toward Republicans in recent executive races and her emphasis on law-and-order measures. Warmington, a former executive councilor seeking the Democratic nomination ahead of the September 8 primary, faces structural headwinds in a state with a two-year gubernatorial term and established GOP advantages in turnout and messaging. Forecasters rate the race Likely or Solid Republican, aligning with the current market pricing that reflects these fundamentals rather than late-cycle volatility.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated$16,343 Vol.
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81%

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$16,343 Vol.
$16,343 Vol.

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81%

Democrat
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0x2F5e3684c...A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date.
Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.
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0x2F5e3684c...Incumbent Republican Kelly Ayotte holds a clear polling edge over Democratic nominee Cinde Warmington in New Hampshire’s 2026 gubernatorial contest, with recent surveys from Saint Anselm College and the University of New Hampshire showing her ahead by 5–11 points among likely voters. Ayotte’s advantage stems from her incumbency after winning the open seat in 2024, combined with New Hampshire independents shifting toward Republicans in recent executive races and her emphasis on law-and-order measures. Warmington, a former executive councilor seeking the Democratic nomination ahead of the September 8 primary, faces structural headwinds in a state with a two-year gubernatorial term and established GOP advantages in turnout and messaging. Forecasters rate the race Likely or Solid Republican, aligning with the current market pricing that reflects these fundamentals rather than late-cycle volatility.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
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