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section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-11 08:00 EST
updated: 2026-11-11 08:00 EST
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# Analysts say prediction markets and polls are not interchangeable

Prediction markets and polls both predicted Ohio's election outcomes, analysts said. Dominik Stecula, an Ohio State political science professor, said markets react more quickly than polls.

Section: [Elections](/columbus/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Dominik Stecula](/columbus/wiki/dominik-stecula.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC4 (WCMH)](https://www.nbc4i.com/news/your-local-election-hq/polls-or-prediction-markets-which-was-a-better-indicator-in-ohios-elections/), 2026-11-11 08:00 EST: Polls or prediction markets: Which was a better indicator in Ohio's elections?

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