**Voter turnout in Zambia’s 13 August 2026 presidential election settled at 57.23 percent of the 8.79 million registered voters, placing it firmly in the 50-60 percent range that dominates trader pricing.** This marked a notable drop from the roughly 70 percent recorded in 2021, driven by factors including persistent household economic pressures despite debt restructuring and growth, reduced youth share on the rolls, and perceptions of an uneven campaign environment with limited opposition access. Independent monitors produced estimates clustering around 53-55 percent, reinforcing the official consolidated figure of approximately 5.03 million ballots cast. Scenarios that could still shift the outcome include any formal revision to certified totals by the Electoral Commission of Zambia, successful legal challenges altering rejected-ballot or turnout calculations, or adjustments stemming from pending court petitions.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedZambia Presidential Election 1st Round: Turnout
Zambia Presidential Election 1st Round: Turnout
50-60% 97.8%
<50% 1.4%
60-70% <1%
70-80% <1%
$43,945 Vol.
$43,945 Vol.
Aug 13, 2026
<50%
1%
50-60%
98%
60-70%
<1%
70-80%
<1%
80%+
<1%
50-60% 97.8%
<50% 1.4%
60-70% <1%
70-80% <1%
$43,945 Vol.
$43,945 Vol.
Aug 13, 2026
<50%
$7,142 Vol.
1%
50-60%
$11,006 Vol.
98%
60-70%
$14,112 Vol.
<1%
70-80%
$6,184 Vol.
<1%
80%+
$5,501 Vol.
<1%
The first round of the 2026 Zambian presidential elections is currently scheduled to be held on August 13, 2026, with a potential second round within 37 days thereafter.
This market will resolve according to the official voter turnout rate for the first round of the 2026 Zambian presidential election, defined as the total number of votes cast divided by the total number of registered voters.
If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, this market will resolve to the higher bracket.
If the results of this election are not known by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to the lowest bracket.
This market will resolve based on the official results as reported by the Zambian government, including the Electoral Commission of Zambia (https://www.elections.org.zm/).**Voter turnout in Zambia’s 13 August 2026 presidential election settled at 57.23 percent of the 8.79 million registered voters, placing it firmly in the 50-60 percent range that dominates trader pricing.** This marked a notable drop from the roughly 70 percent recorded in 2021, driven by factors including persistent household economic pressures despite debt restructuring and growth, reduced youth share on the rolls, and perceptions of an uneven campaign environment with limited opposition access. Independent monitors produced estimates clustering around 53-55 percent, reinforcing the official consolidated figure of approximately 5.03 million ballots cast. Scenarios that could still shift the outcome include any formal revision to certified totals by the Electoral Commission of Zambia, successful legal challenges altering rejected-ballot or turnout calculations, or adjustments stemming from pending court petitions.
The first round of the 2026 Zambian presidential elections is currently scheduled to be held on August 13, 2026, with a potential second round within 37 days thereafter.
This market will resolve according to the official voter turnout rate for the first round of the 2026 Zambian presidential election, defined as the total number of votes cast divided by the total number of registered voters.
If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, this market will resolve to the higher bracket.
If the results of this election are not known by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to the lowest bracket.
This market will resolve based on the official results as reported by the Zambian government, including the Electoral Commission of Zambia (https://www.elections.org.zm/).
This market will resolve according to the official voter turnout rate for the first round of the 2026 Zambian presidential election, defined as the total number of votes cast divided by the total number of registered voters.
If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, this market will resolve to the higher bracket.
If the results of this election are not known by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to the lowest bracket.
This market will resolve based on the official results as reported by the Zambian government, including the Electoral Commission of Zambia (https://www.elections.org.zm/).
Market Opened: Jun 5, 2026, 4:09 PM ET
Volume
$43,945End Date
Aug 14, 2026Market Opened
Jun 5, 2026, 4:09 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...The first round of the 2026 Zambian presidential elections is currently scheduled to be held on August 13, 2026, with a potential second round within 37 days thereafter.
This market will resolve according to the official voter turnout rate for the first round of the 2026 Zambian presidential election, defined as the total number of votes cast divided by the total number of registered voters.
If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, this market will resolve to the higher bracket.
If the results of this election are not known by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to the lowest bracket.
This market will resolve based on the official results as reported by the Zambian government, including the Electoral Commission of Zambia (https://www.elections.org.zm/).**Voter turnout in Zambia’s 13 August 2026 presidential election settled at 57.23 percent of the 8.79 million registered voters, placing it firmly in the 50-60 percent range that dominates trader pricing.** This marked a notable drop from the roughly 70 percent recorded in 2021, driven by factors including persistent household economic pressures despite debt restructuring and growth, reduced youth share on the rolls, and perceptions of an uneven campaign environment with limited opposition access. Independent monitors produced estimates clustering around 53-55 percent, reinforcing the official consolidated figure of approximately 5.03 million ballots cast. Scenarios that could still shift the outcome include any formal revision to certified totals by the Electoral Commission of Zambia, successful legal challenges altering rejected-ballot or turnout calculations, or adjustments stemming from pending court petitions.
The first round of the 2026 Zambian presidential elections is currently scheduled to be held on August 13, 2026, with a potential second round within 37 days thereafter.
This market will resolve according to the official voter turnout rate for the first round of the 2026 Zambian presidential election, defined as the total number of votes cast divided by the total number of registered voters.
If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, this market will resolve to the higher bracket.
If the results of this election are not known by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to the lowest bracket.
This market will resolve based on the official results as reported by the Zambian government, including the Electoral Commission of Zambia (https://www.elections.org.zm/).
This market will resolve according to the official voter turnout rate for the first round of the 2026 Zambian presidential election, defined as the total number of votes cast divided by the total number of registered voters.
If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, this market will resolve to the higher bracket.
If the results of this election are not known by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to the lowest bracket.
This market will resolve based on the official results as reported by the Zambian government, including the Electoral Commission of Zambia (https://www.elections.org.zm/).
Volume
$43,945End Date
Aug 14, 2026Market Opened
Jun 5, 2026, 4:09 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...**Voter turnout in Zambia’s 13 August 2026 presidential election settled at 57.23 percent of the 8.79 million registered voters, placing it firmly in the 50-60 percent range that dominates trader pricing.** This marked a notable drop from the roughly 70 percent recorded in 2021, driven by factors including persistent household economic pressures despite debt restructuring and growth, reduced youth share on the rolls, and perceptions of an uneven campaign environment with limited opposition access. Independent monitors produced estimates clustering around 53-55 percent, reinforcing the official consolidated figure of approximately 5.03 million ballots cast. Scenarios that could still shift the outcome include any formal revision to certified totals by the Electoral Commission of Zambia, successful legal challenges altering rejected-ballot or turnout calculations, or adjustments stemming from pending court petitions.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
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