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Derek Schmidt Will Win Kansas's Second Congressional District

By Priced In News Staff

Source: Polymarket market “KS-02 House Election Winner”

Derek Schmidt (R): virtually certain (100%)
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Leading outcome Derek Schmidt (R) 100% Virtually certain · C likely → virtually certain
24h move ▲ 21.4 pts Derek Schmidt (R)
Traded 24h $34K $97K all time
Resolves by 2026-11-04 Today

Where the money stands

Derek Schmidt (R) 100% ▲ 21.4
Don Coover (D) 0% ▼ 20.4
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