Curiosities

Clacton by-election: 2nd place

By Priced In News Staff

Source: Polymarket market “Clacton by-election: 2nd place”

virtually certain (100%)
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Resolved The money put Count Binface at 96% when this article was published. This market has since closed. See the track record →
Leading outcome Count Binface 100% Virtually certain · Rising · C · tracked 48 days peak 99% (37d ago) · low 78% (47d ago) 5 tier changes over tracking period
24h move ▲ 2.1 pts Count Binface
Traded 24h $147K $749K all time
Resolves by 2026-08-13
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