MO-02 House 2026
Short Answer
1. Market Behavior & Drivers
- Since last update (~24h): Ann Wagner's model probability surged +15.1pp, flipping the edge to our model's conviction.
- Fred Wellman's market probability crashed -64.0pp, compressing the edge as our model tracked.
- Confidence score decreased -4.0pp, despite increasing consensus between model and market.
- Ann Wagner is favored due to the district's R+6/R+7 lean and incumbency.
- Wagner holds a substantial $4.2 million fundraising advantage over Fred Wellman.
- Despite a close June 2026 poll, forecasts project Wagner's significant victory margin.
Who Wins and Why
| Outcome | Market | Model | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Wagner | 79.0% | 83.0% | Incumbent Ann Wagner benefits from a safely Republican district and a substantial fundraising advantage. |
| Fred Wellman | 21.0% | 17.0% | Fred Wellman faces a seven-term incumbent and large fundraising disparity in a safely Republican district. |
Current Context
Sources (12)
- 1Missouri Second Congressional District Primary 2026nytimes.com
- 2Missouri House District 2 Primary Election Live Results 2026nbcnews.com
- 3Missouri Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Amendment 5 Rejected as Wesley Bell, Ann Wagner & Others Secure General Election Tickets - Check District-Wise Republican & Democratic Winners & Moresundayguardianlive.com
- 4Missouri's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026ballotpedia.org
- 52026 Missouri US House 2 | Live Election Resultsvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 6Missouri's 2nd Congressional Districtballotpedia.org
- 7Missouri's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026...ballotpedia.org
- 82026 Missouri US House 2 | Live Election Resultsvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 92026 Missouri US House 2 Forecastvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 102026 Missouri House Election: Polls & Odds | Prediction Edgepredictionedge.com
- 11MO-02 House Election Winner Predictions & Odds 2026polymarket.com
- 12Missouri's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026...ballotpedia.org
2. Price Chart
Historical Price (Probability)
3. Significant Price Movements
Notable price changes detected in the chart, along with research into what caused each movement.
📈 August 22, 2026: 67.0pp spike
Price increased from 12.0% to 79.0%
Outcome: Ann Wagner
📉 August 21, 2026: 71.0pp drop
Price decreased from 83.0% to 12.0%
Outcome: Ann Wagner
Sources (5)
- 1Live Prediction Market Odds Today: Kalshi & Polymarket Prices | PicksByOddspicksbyodds.com
- 2What will Cerebras Systems Inc. say during their next e… | Frenzy Capitalfrenzycap.com
- 32026 Missouri State House 67 | Live Election Resultsvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 4Wagner, Wellman win 2nd Congressional District primariesmyleaderpaper.com
- 52026 Missouri US House 2 | Live Election Resultsvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
4. Market Data
Contract Snapshot
This market resolves based on the official winner of the MO-02 House race, specifically determined by the winning party. A "Yes" resolution for a listed candidate occurs if that specific candidate wins the election, while a "No" resolution occurs if that candidate does not win. Trading for this market begins on November 3 at 8:00 AM EST, with the final settlement occurring by November 3, 2027.
Available Contracts
Market options and current pricing
| Outcome bucket | Yes (price) | No (price) | Last trade probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Wagner | $0.79 | $0.24 | 79% |
| Fred Wellman | $0.26 | $0.79 | 21% |
Market Discussion
The general election for Missouri's 2nd Congressional District is scheduled for November 3, 2026, and no winner has been determined yet [1][2]. Incumbent Republican Ann Wagner and Democratic candidate Frederick Wellman both won their respective primaries on August 4, 2026 [3][4][5][6][7][1][8][9]. Prediction markets currently indicate a strong lead for the Republican candidate, Ann Wagner, with market odds reflecting an 75% to 83% probability of a Republican victory [10][11][12][13].
Sources (13)
- 1Missouri's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026ballotpedia.org
- 22026 Missouri US House 2 | Live Election Resultsvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 3Missouri House District 2 Primary Election Live Results 2026nbcnews.com
- 4Missouri Second Congressional District Primary 2026nytimes.com
- 5Missouri's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026...ballotpedia.org
- 62026 Missouri US House 2 | Live Election Resultsvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 7Missouri House Primary Election 2026 Live Resultsnbcnews.com
- 8Missouri's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026...ballotpedia.org
- 9Missouri's 2nd Congressional Districtballotpedia.org
- 10MO-02 House Election Winner Predictions & Odds 2026polymarket.com
- 11MO-02 House winner? | ElectionOddselectionodds.live
- 122026 Missouri House Election: Polls & Odds | Prediction Edgepredictionedge.com
- 13Will a Republican Win the MO-02 House Election?lines.com
5. Trust Index
Includes the cost to trade: a $10,000 order loses about 43% of the price to slippage.
Weighted blend with hard caps — a critically weak safety pillar, or a severe trading anomaly, caps the total regardless of the rest. Full methodology · About the Trust Index
6. What polling data and district fundamentals underpin Ann Wagner's status as the favored candidate against Fred Wellman in the 2026 general election?
| Republican Victory Probability | 83% (prediction markets) [1][2][3][4][5] |
|---|---|
| Ann Wagner Fundraising | $3,528,095 (pre-primary) [6][7] |
| June 2026 Poll Lead | Ann Wagner leads Fred Wellman by 3 points (44% to 41%) [8][9][10] |
Sources (11)
- 12026 Missouri House Election: Polls & Odds | Prediction Edgepredictionedge.com
- 2MO-02 House winner? | ElectionOddselectionodds.live
- 3https://polymarket.copilot.markets/event/mo-02-house-election-winnerpolymarket.copilot.markets
- 4Will a Republican Win the MO-02 House Election? Winner Odds | Lines.comlines.com
- 5MO-02 House Election Winner Predictions & Odds 2026polymarket.com
- 6Ann Wagnerballotpedia.org
- 72026 Missouri US House 2 Forecastvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 8missouri-election-results-primary-st-louis-st-charles- jeffersonfacebook.com
- 9new poll shows Ann Wagner only up 3 points in MO-02...reddit.com
- 10V2[Wellman for MO] NEW POLLING, June 2026static1.squarespace.com
- 11MO-02 2026cookpolitical.com
7. What are the key debates and campaign events scheduled before the November 3, 2026 election that could shift momentum between Ann Wagner and Fred Wellman?
| Ann Wagner Cash on Hand | Approximately $4.2 million (early August 2026) [1] |
|---|---|
| Fred Wellman Cash on Hand | Approximately $240,000 (early August 2026) [1] |
| Prediction Market Odds (Wagner) | Approximately 83% to win MO-02 [2] |
Sources (10)
- 1Fred Wellman's race against Ann Wagner is on—but he...stlmag.com
- 22026 Missouri House Election: Polls & Odds | Prediction Edgepredictionedge.com
- 3Today I challenged Ann Wagner to three debates before...instagram.com
- 4Wagner, Wellman win 2nd Congressional District primariesmyleaderpaper.com
- 5Missouri's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026ballotpedia.org
- 6Missouri's 2nd Congressional Districtballotpedia.org
- 7Frederick Wellmanballotpedia.org
- 8Ann Wagnerballotpedia.org
- 9Missouri's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026...ballotpedia.org
- 10Missouri's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026...ballotpedia.org
8. How do Ann Wagner's and Fred Wellman's policy positions on key economic issues compare, and which align more closely with the district's voter priorities?
| Incumbent Wagner's Economic Focus | Supply-side economics including tax cuts and deregulation [1][2][3][4] |
|---|---|
| Wellman's Economic Focus | Policies to support working families and lower costs [5][6][7] |
| Top Voter Concern in MO-2 | Rising cost of living [8] |
Sources (11)
- 1Economy and Jobs | Congresswoman Ann Wagner - House.govwagner.house.gov
- 2Issues | Congresswoman Ann Wagner - House.govwagner.house.gov
- 3Ann Wagnerballotpedia.org
- 4Wagner: Understanding How and Where Americans Invest is Crucial to Crafting Policies that Support Themeinpresswire.com
- 5Policy | Fred Wellman For Missouriwellmanformo.com
- 6Frederick Wellman on Inflation & Cost of Livinglocalcandidates.org
- 7Podcast host Wellman runs for Wagner's congressional seatstlpr.org
- 8Nine vying for bid to win 2nd Congressional District seatmyleaderpaper.com
- 9Missouri's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026...ballotpedia.org
- 10Will a Republican Win the MO-02 House Election? Winner Odds | Lines.comlines.com
- 11Missouri 2nd Congressional District — Elections 1892–2024 — Akashicakashic.app
9. What do historical election results since the last redistricting reveal about the partisan lean of Missouri's 2nd Congressional District?
| Cook Partisan Voter Index | R+7 [1][2][3] |
|---|---|
| 2020 Presidential Election (recalculated for new boundaries) | Donald Trump 53.0% [1][2] |
| 2024 General Election (Republican vote share) | 54.5% [4][5] |
Sources (7)
- 1Missouri's 2nd Congressional District election, 2024ballotpedia.org
- 2Missouri's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022ballotpedia.org
- 3Missouri lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2024 (August 6 Democratic primary)ballotpedia.org
- 4Missouri 2nd Congressional District — Elections 1892–2024 — Akashicakashic.app
- 5Missouri's 2nd congressional districten.wikipedia.org
- 6Redistricting makes Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District tougher for Democrats | KCUR - Kansas City news and NPRkcur.org
- 7MO-02 2026cookpolitical.com
10. How does Fred Wellman's post-primary fundraising compare to Ann Wagner's, and what does it indicate about his campaign's financial viability?
| Ann Wagner funds on hand | $4.2 million (mid-July 2026) [1][2] |
|---|---|
| Fred Wellman funds on hand | $242,217 (mid-July 2026) [1][2] |
| Ann Wagner prediction market probability | 75-83% (August 23, 2026) [3][4][5][6][7] |
Sources (11)
- 1Missouri congressional incumbents flush with cash...missouriindependent.com
- 2Wellman Won MO-02 by Three Points. The Map Went to Court.alphademocrat.com
- 3MO-02 House winner? Odds & Predictions - Kalshikalshi.com
- 4https://polymarket.com/event/mo-02-house-election-winnerpolymarket.com
- 5MO-02 House winner Elections Prediction Market - Robinhoodrobinhood.com
- 6MO-02 House winner? | Prediction Markets | Coinbasecoinbase.com
- 72026 Missouri House Election: Polls & Odds | Prediction Edgepredictionedge.com
- 82026 Missouri US House 2 Forecastvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 9Missouri's 2nd Congressional Districtballotpedia.org
- 10Wagner's wealth has tripled during her time in office—even...stlmag.com
- 11VonDras says 2nd District nominee needs to reach...stlpr.org
11. What Could Change the Odds
Key Catalysts
Key Dates & Catalysts
- Expiration: November 03, 2027
- Closes: November 03, 2027
Sources (10)
- 1Missouri House District 2 Primary Election Live Results 2026nbcnews.com
- 2Will a Republican Win the MO-02 House Election? Winner Odds | Lines.comlines.com
- 3Missouri's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026ballotpedia.org
- 42026 Missouri US House 2 | Live Election Resultsvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 5Missouri's 2nd Congressional District election, 2026...ballotpedia.org
- 62026 Missouri House Election: Polls & Odds | Prediction Edgepredictionedge.com
- 7MO-02 House Election Winner Predictions & Odds 2026polymarket.com
- 82026 Missouri US House 2 Forecastvotes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 9The 2026 Midterms: Key Dates and Eventsbipartisanpolicy.org
- 102026 U.S. Election Schedule: Calendar, Primary Dates & Midterms | Congress Countdowncongresscountdown.com
13. Historical Resolutions
Historical Resolutions: 17 markets in this series
Outcomes: 8 resolved YES, 9 resolved NO
Recent resolutions:
- KXHOUSERACE-WA09-26-KSAW: NO (Aug 05, 2026)
- KXHOUSERACE-CA37-26-R: NO (Jun 30, 2026)
- KXHOUSERACE-CA37-26-D: YES (Jun 30, 2026)
- KXHOUSERACE-CA34-26-R: NO (Jun 30, 2026)
- KXHOUSERACE-CA34-26-D: YES (Jun 30, 2026)