Prediction markets were on the money with Acton, Brown victories in Ohio
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
More from Michelle →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 7:48 PM · 1 min read
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Prediction markets accurately favored Amy Acton and Sherrod Brown to win Ohio’s governor’s and U.S. Senate races, respectively, with traders giving both Democrats strong odds to win shortly before the polls closed on Tuesday.