Florida governor's race draws $223K in 24 hours, with Byron Donalds at 80c on Kalshi

Florida’s governor winner market recorded $223K in trading volume over 24 hours, placing it 19th on DeFi Rate’s top-50 list, according to the supplied summary of the outlet’s data.

Byron Donalds led the market, with his Kalshi contract priced at 80c, according to the accompanying headline. That price is a market signal, not a confirmed election outcome.

A limited snapshot of trading

The ranking reflects observations made from afternoon to evening ET on Oct. 13. The supplied report was published Oct. 13, 2026, at 11:39 PM ET; the observation window should not be treated as a verified price at publication.

The available material does not provide competing candidates’ prices or earlier readings for Donalds. It therefore establishes his lead in the reported snapshot, but not whether that lead was widening or narrowing.

What it means for prediction markets

• Activity and pricing are separate signals: The $223K figure measures 24-hour trading volume, while Donalds’ 80c Kalshi price describes the reported market valuation of his contract.
• The ranking has a defined scope: The Florida race stood 19th within DeFi Rate’s top-50 list, rather than a demonstrated ranking across all prediction markets.
• No trend is established: Without earlier prices or rival contracts, the snapshot cannot show a shift in the race’s market outlook.