Politics Polymarket August 17, 2026 Crowd ahead of press
Florida Governor Republican Primary Heats Up with Crowley's Strong Showing
Florida Governor Republican Primary Second Place
Polymarket prices this Jay Collins at 77%. The market is more confident than the current reporting.
Florida's Republican primary for governor is heating up, with Crowley's narrow victory in the Milwaukee County executive race putting her in a strong position to take on Jay Collins and other contenders. With the primary just days away, Crowley's momentum is making her a formidable candidate, but Collins remains a strong favorite, according to the latest market odds, which put him at 77%.
Background
The Florida Republican primary for governor has been a closely watched contest, with several candidates vying for the top spot. Jay Collins has been a strong contender throughout the campaign, but Crowley's recent win in the Milwaukee County executive race has given her a boost in the polls. The primary is set to take place on August 18, with the winner advancing to the general election.
The precedent
- No sitting governor has won the nomination since 1972
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What the coverage agrees on
- The primary election is scheduled for August 18.
- Jay Collins is a strong contender in the primary.
- Crowley's recent win in the Milwaukee County executive race has given her a boost in the polls.
How outlets frame it
- The Hill: Emphasizes Crowley's momentum and the importance of the primary election.
- Politico: Highlights Collins's strong position in the polls and the challenges facing Crowley.
What to watch
The primary election is scheduled for August 18, with the winner advancing to the general election. The outcome of this election will have significant implications for the state of Florida and the Republican Party as a whole.
The numbers behind this
Polymarket prices this Jay Collins at 77%.
24h +1.0 pts 7d +3.5 pts
$87.4K traded · $34.8K in the last day · $463K resting liquidity · $25.4K open interest
Resolves on: This market will resolve according to the individual who places second in the Republican Primary for Governor of Florida, scheduled to take place on August 18, 2026. The named candidates will be primarily ranked by the number of valid votes received in the specified election. If two or more candidates are tied on valid votes, ties will be broken by alphabetical order of the candidates' last names. This market will resolve to the candidate that occupies the second-highest finishing position after applying this ranking. If the results are not known definitively by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source for this market will be the official…
Pricing Polymarket 77%
Sources
- Jay Collins: Where the Florida Governor candidate stands on the issues fox49.tv
- DeSantis withholds endorsement in Florida governor's race as primary nears wesh.com
- POLL: Donalds leads Florida GOP primary by 31 points, holds edge over Jolly flvoicenews.com
- Donalds, Jolly lead respective primaries for Florida governor orlandosentinel.com
- Election 2026: A closer look at Florida's gubernatorial candidates tallahassee.com
Frequently asked questions
Florida Governor Republican Primary Second Place
Polymarket prices this Jay Collins at 77%. The market is more confident than the current reporting.
What do the sources agree on?
The primary election is scheduled for August 18. Jay Collins is a strong contender in the primary. Crowley's recent win in the Milwaukee County executive race has given her a boost in the polls.
When does this market resolve?
This market resolves on: This market will resolve according to the individual who places second in the Republican Primary for Governor of Florida, scheduled to take place on August 18, 2026. The named candidates will be primarily ranked by the number of valid votes received in the specified election. If two or more candidates are tied on valid votes, ties will be broken by alphabetical order of the candidates' last names. This market will resolve to the candidate that occupies the second-highest finishing position after applying this ranking. If the results are not known definitively by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source for this market will be the official…
How are these odds set?
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