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Kelowna Mayoral Election

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Politics·Canada

Kelowna Mayoral Election

Ron Cannan 55%

Tom Dyas 41%

Emily Salsbury 4.8%

Polymarket

$11,797 Vol.

Ron Cannan 55%

Tom Dyas 41%

Emily Salsbury 4.8%

Polymarket

$11,797 Vol.

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Ron Cannan

$4,486 Vol.

55%

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Tom Dyas

$6,525 Vol.

41%

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Emily Salsbury

$785 Vol.

5%

The 2026 Kelowna mayoral election is currently scheduled to be held on October 17, 2026. This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Kelowna as a result of this election. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from Kelowna.The Kelowna mayoral race remains competitive ahead of the October 17, 2026, vote, with trader consensus reflecting a close contest primarily between incumbent Tom Dyas and challenger Ron Cannan. Dyas, seeking a second term, highlights progress on infrastructure funding, public safety initiatives, and financial management. Cannan, a sitting councillor and former federal MP, entered in June emphasizing infrastructure deficits, street-level crime concerns, and a need for more measured growth policies before further development. A crowded field of potential nominees—over 60 packages picked up by late August—could fragment support, though most are expected to target council seats rather than the mayoralty. The approaching September 11 nomination deadline and any late endorsements or issue-specific polling could shift implied probabilities by clarifying the ballot and voter priorities on housing, safety, and fiscal matters.

The 2026 Kelowna mayoral election is currently scheduled to be held on October 17, 2026.

This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Kelowna as a result of this election.

Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered.

If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other".

The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from Kelowna.
Volume
$11,797
End Date
Oct 17, 2026
Market Opened
Aug 10, 2026, 3:39 AM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
The 2026 Kelowna mayoral election is currently scheduled to be held on October 17, 2026. This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Kelowna as a result of this election. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from Kelowna.
The 2026 Kelowna mayoral election is currently scheduled to be held on October 17, 2026. This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Kelowna as a result of this election. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from Kelowna.The Kelowna mayoral race remains competitive ahead of the October 17, 2026, vote, with trader consensus reflecting a close contest primarily between incumbent Tom Dyas and challenger Ron Cannan. Dyas, seeking a second term, highlights progress on infrastructure funding, public safety initiatives, and financial management. Cannan, a sitting councillor and former federal MP, entered in June emphasizing infrastructure deficits, street-level crime concerns, and a need for more measured growth policies before further development. A crowded field of potential nominees—over 60 packages picked up by late August—could fragment support, though most are expected to target council seats rather than the mayoralty. The approaching September 11 nomination deadline and any late endorsements or issue-specific polling could shift implied probabilities by clarifying the ballot and voter priorities on housing, safety, and fiscal matters.

The 2026 Kelowna mayoral election is currently scheduled to be held on October 17, 2026.

This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Kelowna as a result of this election.

Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered.

If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other".

The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from Kelowna.
Volume
$11,797
End Date
Oct 17, 2026
Market Opened
Aug 10, 2026, 3:39 AM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
The 2026 Kelowna mayoral election is currently scheduled to be held on October 17, 2026. This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Kelowna as a result of this election. Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered. If the result of this election isn't known by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to "Other". The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from Kelowna.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Kelowna Mayoral Election" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 3 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Ron Cannan" at 56%, followed by "Tom Dyas" at 41%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 56¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 56% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Kelowna Mayoral Election" has generated $11.8K in total trading volume since the market launched on Aug 10, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "Kelowna Mayoral Election," browse the 3 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "Kelowna Mayoral Election" is "Ron Cannan" at 56%, meaning the market assigns a 56% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Tom Dyas" at 41%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "Kelowna Mayoral Election" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.