As the 2026 midterm elections near, trader consensus on the House popular vote margin centers on assessments of the incumbent administration's standing, generic ballot trends, and economic conditions heading into November. Polling averages in recent months show divided national sentiment, with outcomes in swing districts and among key voting blocs such as suburban independents and working-class voters likely to shape the final margin. Primaries and special elections continue to test candidate strength and turnout patterns, while historical midterm dynamics often favor the opposition party in the popular vote. The distribution across Democratic margin brackets alongside substantial weighting on other outcomes highlights the competitive outlook and sensitivity to late-cycle developments including legislative votes and approval ratings.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedDemocrats 8-10% 16%
Democrats 10-12% 13%
Republicans 0-2% 9.6%
Democrats 6-8% 10%
$35,099 Vol.
$35,099 Vol.
Nov 3, 2026
Democrats 16%+
3%
Democrats 14-16%
4%
Democrats 12-14%
4%
Democrats 10-12%
13%
Democrats 8-10%
16%
Democrats 6-8%
10%
Democrats 4-6%
7%
Democrats 2-4%
4%
Democrats 0-2%
5%
Republicans 0-2%
10%
Republicans 2-4%
8%
Republicans 4-6%
2%
Republicans 6%+
3%
Democrats 8-10% 16%
Democrats 10-12% 13%
Republicans 0-2% 9.6%
Democrats 6-8% 10%
$35,099 Vol.
$35,099 Vol.
Nov 3, 2026
Democrats 16%+
$804 Vol.
3%
Democrats 14-16%
$476 Vol.
4%
Democrats 12-14%
$462 Vol.
4%
Democrats 10-12%
$830 Vol.
13%
Democrats 8-10%
$1,555 Vol.
16%
Democrats 6-8%
$693 Vol.
10%
Democrats 4-6%
$258 Vol.
7%
Democrats 2-4%
$1,138 Vol.
4%
Democrats 0-2%
$889 Vol.
5%
Republicans 0-2%
$919 Vol.
10%
Republicans 2-4%
$26,044 Vol.
8%
Republicans 4-6%
$250 Vol.
2%
Republicans 6%+
$782 Vol.
3%
This market will resolve according to the popular vote margin of victory between the Democratic Party and the Republican Party in the US House of Representatives midterm elections, scheduled for November 3, 2026.
For the purpose of this market, the “popular vote margin of victory” is defined as the absolute difference between the percentage of valid votes cast for all Democratic Party House candidates and the percentage of valid votes cast for all Republican Party House candidates in this election. The percentage of the valid votes cast for each party’s House candidates will be determined by dividing the total number of valid votes that party’s House candidates receive by the sum of all valid votes cast for U.S. House candidates in the election. Only votes cast for candidates for U.S. Representative (voting members of the House of Representatives from districts in the 50 states) will be considered; votes for Delegates and the Resident Commissioner will not be considered.
If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, then this market will resolve to the higher range bracket.
This market will resolve based on the vote totals as published by the US Clerk of the House. Any recount included in the Clerk of the House’s publication will be considered.
If the US House of Representatives midterm elections do not take place by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
The resolution source for this market will be the 2026 midterm election results published by the US Clerk of the House (https://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/). If the 2026 midterm elections take place, and the Clerk of the House does not publish the results of this election by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, another credible resolution source may be chosen.As the 2026 midterm elections near, trader consensus on the House popular vote margin centers on assessments of the incumbent administration's standing, generic ballot trends, and economic conditions heading into November. Polling averages in recent months show divided national sentiment, with outcomes in swing districts and among key voting blocs such as suburban independents and working-class voters likely to shape the final margin. Primaries and special elections continue to test candidate strength and turnout patterns, while historical midterm dynamics often favor the opposition party in the popular vote. The distribution across Democratic margin brackets alongside substantial weighting on other outcomes highlights the competitive outlook and sensitivity to late-cycle developments including legislative votes and approval ratings.
This market will resolve according to the popular vote margin of victory between the Democratic Party and the Republican Party in the US House of Representatives midterm elections, scheduled for November 3, 2026.
For the purpose of this market, the “popular vote margin of victory” is defined as the absolute difference between the percentage of valid votes cast for all Democratic Party House candidates and the percentage of valid votes cast for all Republican Party House candidates in this election. The percentage of the valid votes cast for each party’s House candidates will be determined by dividing the total number of valid votes that party’s House candidates receive by the sum of all valid votes cast for U.S. House candidates in the election. Only votes cast for candidates for U.S. Representative (voting members of the House of Representatives from districts in the 50 states) will be considered; votes for Delegates and the Resident Commissioner will not be considered.
If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, then this market will resolve to the higher range bracket.
This market will resolve based on the vote totals as published by the US Clerk of the House. Any recount included in the Clerk of the House’s publication will be considered.
If the US House of Representatives midterm elections do not take place by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
The resolution source for this market will be the 2026 midterm election results published by the US Clerk of the House (https://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/). If the 2026 midterm elections take place, and the Clerk of the House does not publish the results of this election by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, another credible resolution source may be chosen.
For the purpose of this market, the “popular vote margin of victory” is defined as the absolute difference between the percentage of valid votes cast for all Democratic Party House candidates and the percentage of valid votes cast for all Republican Party House candidates in this election. The percentage of the valid votes cast for each party’s House candidates will be determined by dividing the total number of valid votes that party’s House candidates receive by the sum of all valid votes cast for U.S. House candidates in the election. Only votes cast for candidates for U.S. Representative (voting members of the House of Representatives from districts in the 50 states) will be considered; votes for Delegates and the Resident Commissioner will not be considered.
If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, then this market will resolve to the higher range bracket.
This market will resolve based on the vote totals as published by the US Clerk of the House. Any recount included in the Clerk of the House’s publication will be considered.
If the US House of Representatives midterm elections do not take place by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
The resolution source for this market will be the 2026 midterm election results published by the US Clerk of the House (https://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/). If the 2026 midterm elections take place, and the Clerk of the House does not publish the results of this election by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, another credible resolution source may be chosen.
Market Opened: Feb 18, 2026, 7:24 PM ET
Volume
$35,099End Date
Nov 3, 2026Market Opened
Feb 18, 2026, 7:24 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...This market will resolve according to the popular vote margin of victory between the Democratic Party and the Republican Party in the US House of Representatives midterm elections, scheduled for November 3, 2026.
For the purpose of this market, the “popular vote margin of victory” is defined as the absolute difference between the percentage of valid votes cast for all Democratic Party House candidates and the percentage of valid votes cast for all Republican Party House candidates in this election. The percentage of the valid votes cast for each party’s House candidates will be determined by dividing the total number of valid votes that party’s House candidates receive by the sum of all valid votes cast for U.S. House candidates in the election. Only votes cast for candidates for U.S. Representative (voting members of the House of Representatives from districts in the 50 states) will be considered; votes for Delegates and the Resident Commissioner will not be considered.
If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, then this market will resolve to the higher range bracket.
This market will resolve based on the vote totals as published by the US Clerk of the House. Any recount included in the Clerk of the House’s publication will be considered.
If the US House of Representatives midterm elections do not take place by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
The resolution source for this market will be the 2026 midterm election results published by the US Clerk of the House (https://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/). If the 2026 midterm elections take place, and the Clerk of the House does not publish the results of this election by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, another credible resolution source may be chosen.As the 2026 midterm elections near, trader consensus on the House popular vote margin centers on assessments of the incumbent administration's standing, generic ballot trends, and economic conditions heading into November. Polling averages in recent months show divided national sentiment, with outcomes in swing districts and among key voting blocs such as suburban independents and working-class voters likely to shape the final margin. Primaries and special elections continue to test candidate strength and turnout patterns, while historical midterm dynamics often favor the opposition party in the popular vote. The distribution across Democratic margin brackets alongside substantial weighting on other outcomes highlights the competitive outlook and sensitivity to late-cycle developments including legislative votes and approval ratings.
This market will resolve according to the popular vote margin of victory between the Democratic Party and the Republican Party in the US House of Representatives midterm elections, scheduled for November 3, 2026.
For the purpose of this market, the “popular vote margin of victory” is defined as the absolute difference between the percentage of valid votes cast for all Democratic Party House candidates and the percentage of valid votes cast for all Republican Party House candidates in this election. The percentage of the valid votes cast for each party’s House candidates will be determined by dividing the total number of valid votes that party’s House candidates receive by the sum of all valid votes cast for U.S. House candidates in the election. Only votes cast for candidates for U.S. Representative (voting members of the House of Representatives from districts in the 50 states) will be considered; votes for Delegates and the Resident Commissioner will not be considered.
If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, then this market will resolve to the higher range bracket.
This market will resolve based on the vote totals as published by the US Clerk of the House. Any recount included in the Clerk of the House’s publication will be considered.
If the US House of Representatives midterm elections do not take place by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
The resolution source for this market will be the 2026 midterm election results published by the US Clerk of the House (https://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/). If the 2026 midterm elections take place, and the Clerk of the House does not publish the results of this election by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, another credible resolution source may be chosen.
For the purpose of this market, the “popular vote margin of victory” is defined as the absolute difference between the percentage of valid votes cast for all Democratic Party House candidates and the percentage of valid votes cast for all Republican Party House candidates in this election. The percentage of the valid votes cast for each party’s House candidates will be determined by dividing the total number of valid votes that party’s House candidates receive by the sum of all valid votes cast for U.S. House candidates in the election. Only votes cast for candidates for U.S. Representative (voting members of the House of Representatives from districts in the 50 states) will be considered; votes for Delegates and the Resident Commissioner will not be considered.
If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, then this market will resolve to the higher range bracket.
This market will resolve based on the vote totals as published by the US Clerk of the House. Any recount included in the Clerk of the House’s publication will be considered.
If the US House of Representatives midterm elections do not take place by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
The resolution source for this market will be the 2026 midterm election results published by the US Clerk of the House (https://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/). If the 2026 midterm elections take place, and the Clerk of the House does not publish the results of this election by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, another credible resolution source may be chosen.
Volume
$35,099End Date
Nov 3, 2026Market Opened
Feb 18, 2026, 7:24 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...As the 2026 midterm elections near, trader consensus on the House popular vote margin centers on assessments of the incumbent administration's standing, generic ballot trends, and economic conditions heading into November. Polling averages in recent months show divided national sentiment, with outcomes in swing districts and among key voting blocs such as suburban independents and working-class voters likely to shape the final margin. Primaries and special elections continue to test candidate strength and turnout patterns, while historical midterm dynamics often favor the opposition party in the popular vote. The distribution across Democratic margin brackets alongside substantial weighting on other outcomes highlights the competitive outlook and sensitivity to late-cycle developments including legislative votes and approval ratings.
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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