This market will resolve according to the result of the 2026 United States midterm elections.
A party will be considered to have 'control' of the House of Representatives, if they win a majority of voting seats.
A party will be considered to have 'control' of the Senate if they have more than half of the voting Senate members, or half of the voting Senate members and the Vice President.
A candidate's party is determined by their ballot-listed or otherwise identifiable affiliation with that party at the time the 2026 United States midterm elections are conclusively called by this market's resolution sources. A candidate without a ballot-listed affiliation to either the Democrat or Republican Parties will be considered a member of one of these parties based on the party that they most recently expressed their intent to caucus with at the time the 2026 United States midterm elections are conclusively called by this market's resolution sources.
If control of the House is ambiguous given the above rules, this market will resolve according to the party affiliation of the first Speaker of the US House who is selected following the 2026 United States midterm elections.
If control of the Senate is ambiguous given the above rules, this market will resolve according to the party affiliation of the first Majority Leader of the US Senate who is selected following the 2026 United States midterm elections.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources have conclusively called winners of the House and Senate in the 2026 United States midterm elections. If all three sources do not achieve consensus in calling the relevant races for this market, it will resolve based on the official certification.Persistent Democratic advantages in generic ballot polling—recent surveys like Fox News (52-46) and Emerson (48-42) from early 2026, with The Hill noting an expanded lead as of May 12—alongside historical midterm penalties for the incumbent president's party and a record 36 Republican House retirements versus 20 Democrats, drive trader consensus toward Democrats flipping the narrowly GOP-held House. This underpins the 42.5% implied probability for a Democratic sweep and 32.5% for Republican Senate control with a Democratic House, totaling over 75% odds of Democratic House gains. Senate forecasts remain split, with models like Race to the WH projecting a narrow Republican hold (51-49) amid competitive races in Michigan, North Carolina, and Maine; upcoming primaries and economic sentiment could tip battlegrounds before November 3.
This market will resolve according to the result of the 2026 United States midterm elections.
A party will be considered to have 'control' of the House of Representatives, if they win a majority of voting seats.
A party will be considered to have 'control' of the Senate if they have more than half of the voting Senate members, or half of the voting Senate members and the Vice President.
A candidate's party is determined by their ballot-listed or otherwise identifiable affiliation with that party at the time the 2026 United States midterm elections are conclusively called by this market's resolution sources. A candidate without a ballot-listed affiliation to either the Democrat or Republican Parties will be considered a member of one of these parties based on the party that they most recently expressed their intent to caucus with at the time the 2026 United States midterm elections are conclusively called by this market's resolution sources.
If control of the House is ambiguous given the above rules, this market will resolve according to the party affiliation of the first Speaker of the US House who is selected following the 2026 United States midterm elections.
If control of the Senate is ambiguous given the above rules, this market will resolve according to the party affiliation of the first Majority Leader of the US Senate who is selected following the 2026 United States midterm elections.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources have conclusively called winners of the House and Senate in the 2026 United States midterm elections. If all three sources do not achieve consensus in calling the relevant races for this market, it will resolve based on the official certification.
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This market will resolve according to the result of the 2026 United States midterm elections.
A party will be considered to have 'control' of the House of Representatives, if they win a majority of voting seats.
A party will be considered to have 'control' of the Senate if they have more than half of the voting Senate members, or half of the voting Senate members and the Vice President.
A candidate's party is determined by their ballot-listed or otherwise identifiable affiliation with that party at the time the 2026 United States midterm elections are conclusively called by this market's resolution sources. A candidate without a ballot-listed affiliation to either the Democrat or Republican Parties will be considered a member of one of these parties based on the party that they most recently expressed their intent to caucus with at the time the 2026 United States midterm elections are conclusively called by this market's resolution sources.
If control of the House is ambiguous given the above rules, this market will resolve according to the party affiliation of the first Speaker of the US House who is selected following the 2026 United States midterm elections.
If control of the Senate is ambiguous given the above rules, this market will resolve according to the party affiliation of the first Majority Leader of the US Senate who is selected following the 2026 United States midterm elections.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources have conclusively called winners of the House and Senate in the 2026 United States midterm elections. If all three sources do not achieve consensus in calling the relevant races for this market, it will resolve based on the official certification.
Persistent Democratic advantages in generic ballot polling—recent surveys like Fox News (52-46) and Emerson (48-42) from early 2026, with The Hill noting an expanded lead as of May 12—alongside historical midterm penalties for the incumbent president's party and a record 36 Republican House retirements versus 20 Democrats, drive trader consensus toward Democrats flipping the narrowly GOP-held House. This underpins the 42.5% implied probability for a Democratic sweep and 32.5% for Republican Senate control with a Democratic House, totaling over 75% odds of Democratic House gains. Senate forecasts remain split, with models like Race to the WH projecting a narrow Republican hold (51-49) amid competitive races in Michigan, North Carolina, and Maine; upcoming primaries and economic sentiment could tip battlegrounds before November 3.
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May 5 2026
Polls Show Democrats Maintaining Modest Advantage in House Races, Senate Control Remains Competitive
R Senate, D House dips to 33%4%
Recent polling confirmed Democrats' modest lead in House races while Senate control remained highly competitive, leading markets to lower the probability of the R Senate, D House split as Democratic House control seemed more likely.
May 5 2026
Prediction markets show near-even split for Senate control but favor Republicans holding the Senate and Democrats taking the House as most likely outcome
Market consensus shifted toward Republicans retaining the Senate and Democrats winning the House, making the "D Senate, R House" outcome increasingly unlikely.
Apr 26 2026
Latest 270towin poll in Florida special Senate election shows Republican candidate Ashley B. leading, reinforcing GOP Senate prospects
D Senate, R House dips to 1%1%
Republican strength in the Florida special Senate race diminished Democratic chances to flip the Senate, further reducing the probability of the "D Senate, R House" outcome.
Apr 25 2026
Republican Senate Odds Improve on Prediction Markets Amid National GOP Momentum
R Senate, D House rises to 37%2%
Republican gains in Senate control odds on prediction markets reflected improved GOP fundraising and candidate announcements, briefly boosting the.
Apr 10 2026
Democrats Pass Virginia Ballot Measure to Enable Congressional Map Redrawing
R Senate, D House dips to 35%2%
Virginia Democrats' successful ballot measure to allow redistricting favored Democratic House prospects, reducing confidence in Republican Senate and Democratic House split, contributing to a.
Mar 25 2026
Maine Governor Janet Mills suspends Senate campaign, confirming prediction markets' earlier pricing of progressive candidate Graham Platner as Democratic favorite, increasing
Republicans Sweep dips to 13%4%
Maine Governor Janet Mills suspends Senate campaign, confirming prediction markets' earlier pricing of progressive candidate Graham Platner as Democratic favorite, increasing Democratic Senate chances and lowering Republican sweep odds
Mar 3 2026
Texas GOP Senate primary becomes highly competitive with Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep.
Republicans Sweep drops to 12%5%
Wesley Hunt challenging incumbent John Cornyn, signaling potential vulnerability for Republicans in the Senate
Mar 1 2026
Senator Gary Peters Announces Retirement, Opening Michigan Senate Seat
R Senate, D House dips to 34%3%
Michigan Senator Gary Peters' retirement announcement created a competitive open seat, increasing uncertainty about Senate control and negatively impacting the probability of a Republican Senate with Democratic House outcome.
Feb 24 2026
Emerson College polling indicates Democrats maintain a slight edge over Republicans with independents breaking for Democrats, sustaining moderate optimism for a Democratic sweep
Democrats Sweep rises to 40%3%
Emerson College polling indicates Democrats maintain a slight edge over Republicans with independents breaking for Democrats, sustaining moderate optimism for a Democratic sweep in the midterms
Feb 13 2026
Prediction Markets Show Republicans Leading Senate Control Race, Narrowing Democratic Chances
R Senate, D House rises to 47%3%
Markets like Kalshi and Polymarket showed Republicans with a slight edge in Senate control odds, reflecting optimism for GOP Senate prospects despite Democratic strength in the House, causing a temporary.
Feb 6 2026
Supreme Court rulings on redistricting and federal immigration controversies bolster Democratic prospects for the House, while Senate remains a Republican "red firewall,"
Republicans Sweep dips to 14%3%
Supreme Court rulings on redistricting and federal immigration controversies bolster Democratic prospects for the House, while Senate remains a Republican "red firewall," reinforcing market expectations of divided control
Jan 15 2026
Early Polls Show Democrats Holding 10-Point Edge Over Republicans Ahead of Midterms
R Senate, D House dips to 43%3%
Polls released in January indicated Democrats had a significant lead on the generic congressional ballot, boosting expectations for a Democratic House majority but casting doubt on Republican Senate control, contributing to a.
Dec 17 2025
Quinnipiac University poll reveals record low approval ratings for Democrats in Congress (18% approve), despite voters wanting Democrats to retain House control, injecting
Democrats Sweep dips to 33%1%
Quinnipiac University poll reveals record low approval ratings for Democrats in Congress (18% approve), despite voters wanting Democrats to retain House control, injecting uncertainty into Democratic midterm chances and causing market hesitation
Dec 8 2025
Texas Democratic candidate Jasmine Crockett announces Senate run, increasing Democratic competitiveness in a key Senate race and contributing to a market dip in Republican sweep
Republicans Sweep dips to 16%4%
Texas Democratic candidate Jasmine Crockett announces Senate run, increasing Democratic competitiveness in a key Senate race and contributing to a market dip in Republican sweep odds
Nov 5 2025
2025 General Election Results Show Mixed Outcomes in Key States
R Senate, D House dips to 44%4%
The 2025 general elections in states like Virginia and New Jersey produced mixed results, with Democrats making some gains but Republicans holding ground in others, leading to uncertainty about the 2026 midterms and a slight.
Oct 10 2025
Polling and forecasts show Republicans consolidating control of the House while Democrats maintain Senate competitiveness
D Senate, R House dips to 1%3%
As polling indicated Republicans were favored to hold the House and Democrats faced challenges flipping the Senate, market confidence in the "D Senate, R House" scenario dropped to near zero.
Jul 18 2025
Democrats gain major fundraising edge in key Senate races in Alaska, Georgia, and New Hampshire, boosting their chances to flip the Senate
D Senate, R House drops to 4%8%
Democrats' fundraising advantage in these battleground states signaled increased likelihood of a Democratic Senate majority, pressuring the "D Senate, R House" outcome downward as the Senate flip became more probable.
Jul 18 2025
Prediction markets show early skepticism for a Republican sweep as Democratic House control odds rise amid anticipation of a "Blue Wave" in the midterms, driven by national
Republicans Sweep drops to 22%11%
Prediction markets show early skepticism for a Republican sweep as Democratic House control odds rise amid anticipation of a "Blue Wave" in the midterms, driven by national sentiment and early polling data
This market will resolve according to the result of the 2026 United States midterm elections.
A party will be considered to have 'control' of the House of Representatives, if they win a majority of voting seats.
A party will be considered to have 'control' of the Senate if they have more than half of the voting Senate members, or half of the voting Senate members and the Vice President.
A candidate's party is determined by their ballot-listed or otherwise identifiable affiliation with that party at the time the 2026 United States midterm elections are conclusively called by this market's resolution sources. A candidate without a ballot-listed affiliation to either the Democrat or Republican Parties will be considered a member of one of these parties based on the party that they most recently expressed their intent to caucus with at the time the 2026 United States midterm elections are conclusively called by this market's resolution sources.
If control of the House is ambiguous given the above rules, this market will resolve according to the party affiliation of the first Speaker of the US House who is selected following the 2026 United States midterm elections.
If control of the Senate is ambiguous given the above rules, this market will resolve according to the party affiliation of the first Majority Leader of the US Senate who is selected following the 2026 United States midterm elections.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources have conclusively called winners of the House and Senate in the 2026 United States midterm elections. If all three sources do not achieve consensus in calling the relevant races for this market, it will resolve based on the official certification.Persistent Democratic advantages in generic ballot polling—recent surveys like Fox News (52-46) and Emerson (48-42) from early 2026, with The Hill noting an expanded lead as of May 12—alongside historical midterm penalties for the incumbent president's party and a record 36 Republican House retirements versus 20 Democrats, drive trader consensus toward Democrats flipping the narrowly GOP-held House. This underpins the 42.5% implied probability for a Democratic sweep and 32.5% for Republican Senate control with a Democratic House, totaling over 75% odds of Democratic House gains. Senate forecasts remain split, with models like Race to the WH projecting a narrow Republican hold (51-49) amid competitive races in Michigan, North Carolina, and Maine; upcoming primaries and economic sentiment could tip battlegrounds before November 3.
This market will resolve according to the result of the 2026 United States midterm elections.
A party will be considered to have 'control' of the House of Representatives, if they win a majority of voting seats.
A party will be considered to have 'control' of the Senate if they have more than half of the voting Senate members, or half of the voting Senate members and the Vice President.
A candidate's party is determined by their ballot-listed or otherwise identifiable affiliation with that party at the time the 2026 United States midterm elections are conclusively called by this market's resolution sources. A candidate without a ballot-listed affiliation to either the Democrat or Republican Parties will be considered a member of one of these parties based on the party that they most recently expressed their intent to caucus with at the time the 2026 United States midterm elections are conclusively called by this market's resolution sources.
If control of the House is ambiguous given the above rules, this market will resolve according to the party affiliation of the first Speaker of the US House who is selected following the 2026 United States midterm elections.
If control of the Senate is ambiguous given the above rules, this market will resolve according to the party affiliation of the first Majority Leader of the US Senate who is selected following the 2026 United States midterm elections.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources have conclusively called winners of the House and Senate in the 2026 United States midterm elections. If all three sources do not achieve consensus in calling the relevant races for this market, it will resolve based on the official certification.
We anticipate rolling out a new rewards and oracle-resolution system later this year that will generate returns on your positions, at which point there will be a simple 1-click migration.
This market will resolve according to the result of the 2026 United States midterm elections.
A party will be considered to have 'control' of the House of Representatives, if they win a majority of voting seats.
A party will be considered to have 'control' of the Senate if they have more than half of the voting Senate members, or half of the voting Senate members and the Vice President.
A candidate's party is determined by their ballot-listed or otherwise identifiable affiliation with that party at the time the 2026 United States midterm elections are conclusively called by this market's resolution sources. A candidate without a ballot-listed affiliation to either the Democrat or Republican Parties will be considered a member of one of these parties based on the party that they most recently expressed their intent to caucus with at the time the 2026 United States midterm elections are conclusively called by this market's resolution sources.
If control of the House is ambiguous given the above rules, this market will resolve according to the party affiliation of the first Speaker of the US House who is selected following the 2026 United States midterm elections.
If control of the Senate is ambiguous given the above rules, this market will resolve according to the party affiliation of the first Majority Leader of the US Senate who is selected following the 2026 United States midterm elections.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources have conclusively called winners of the House and Senate in the 2026 United States midterm elections. If all three sources do not achieve consensus in calling the relevant races for this market, it will resolve based on the official certification.
Persistent Democratic advantages in generic ballot polling—recent surveys like Fox News (52-46) and Emerson (48-42) from early 2026, with The Hill noting an expanded lead as of May 12—alongside historical midterm penalties for the incumbent president's party and a record 36 Republican House retirements versus 20 Democrats, drive trader consensus toward Democrats flipping the narrowly GOP-held House. This underpins the 42.5% implied probability for a Democratic sweep and 32.5% for Republican Senate control with a Democratic House, totaling over 75% odds of Democratic House gains. Senate forecasts remain split, with models like Race to the WH projecting a narrow Republican hold (51-49) amid competitive races in Michigan, North Carolina, and Maine; upcoming primaries and economic sentiment could tip battlegrounds before November 3.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
May 5 2026
Polls Show Democrats Maintaining Modest Advantage in House Races, Senate Control Remains Competitive
R Senate, D House dips to 33%4%
Recent polling confirmed Democrats' modest lead in House races while Senate control remained highly competitive, leading markets to lower the probability of the R Senate, D House split as Democratic House control seemed more likely.
May 5 2026
Prediction markets show near-even split for Senate control but favor Republicans holding the Senate and Democrats taking the House as most likely outcome
Market consensus shifted toward Republicans retaining the Senate and Democrats winning the House, making the "D Senate, R House" outcome increasingly unlikely.
Apr 26 2026
Latest 270towin poll in Florida special Senate election shows Republican candidate Ashley B. leading, reinforcing GOP Senate prospects
D Senate, R House dips to 1%1%
Republican strength in the Florida special Senate race diminished Democratic chances to flip the Senate, further reducing the probability of the "D Senate, R House" outcome.
Apr 25 2026
Republican Senate Odds Improve on Prediction Markets Amid National GOP Momentum
R Senate, D House rises to 37%2%
Republican gains in Senate control odds on prediction markets reflected improved GOP fundraising and candidate announcements, briefly boosting the.
Apr 10 2026
Democrats Pass Virginia Ballot Measure to Enable Congressional Map Redrawing
R Senate, D House dips to 35%2%
Virginia Democrats' successful ballot measure to allow redistricting favored Democratic House prospects, reducing confidence in Republican Senate and Democratic House split, contributing to a.
Mar 25 2026
Maine Governor Janet Mills suspends Senate campaign, confirming prediction markets' earlier pricing of progressive candidate Graham Platner as Democratic favorite, increasing
Republicans Sweep dips to 13%4%
Maine Governor Janet Mills suspends Senate campaign, confirming prediction markets' earlier pricing of progressive candidate Graham Platner as Democratic favorite, increasing Democratic Senate chances and lowering Republican sweep odds
Mar 3 2026
Texas GOP Senate primary becomes highly competitive with Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep.
Republicans Sweep drops to 12%5%
Wesley Hunt challenging incumbent John Cornyn, signaling potential vulnerability for Republicans in the Senate
Mar 1 2026
Senator Gary Peters Announces Retirement, Opening Michigan Senate Seat
R Senate, D House dips to 34%3%
Michigan Senator Gary Peters' retirement announcement created a competitive open seat, increasing uncertainty about Senate control and negatively impacting the probability of a Republican Senate with Democratic House outcome.
Feb 24 2026
Emerson College polling indicates Democrats maintain a slight edge over Republicans with independents breaking for Democrats, sustaining moderate optimism for a Democratic sweep
Democrats Sweep rises to 40%3%
Emerson College polling indicates Democrats maintain a slight edge over Republicans with independents breaking for Democrats, sustaining moderate optimism for a Democratic sweep in the midterms
Feb 13 2026
Prediction Markets Show Republicans Leading Senate Control Race, Narrowing Democratic Chances
R Senate, D House rises to 47%3%
Markets like Kalshi and Polymarket showed Republicans with a slight edge in Senate control odds, reflecting optimism for GOP Senate prospects despite Democratic strength in the House, causing a temporary.
Feb 6 2026
Supreme Court rulings on redistricting and federal immigration controversies bolster Democratic prospects for the House, while Senate remains a Republican "red firewall,"
Republicans Sweep dips to 14%3%
Supreme Court rulings on redistricting and federal immigration controversies bolster Democratic prospects for the House, while Senate remains a Republican "red firewall," reinforcing market expectations of divided control
Jan 15 2026
Early Polls Show Democrats Holding 10-Point Edge Over Republicans Ahead of Midterms
R Senate, D House dips to 43%3%
Polls released in January indicated Democrats had a significant lead on the generic congressional ballot, boosting expectations for a Democratic House majority but casting doubt on Republican Senate control, contributing to a.
Dec 17 2025
Quinnipiac University poll reveals record low approval ratings for Democrats in Congress (18% approve), despite voters wanting Democrats to retain House control, injecting
Democrats Sweep dips to 33%1%
Quinnipiac University poll reveals record low approval ratings for Democrats in Congress (18% approve), despite voters wanting Democrats to retain House control, injecting uncertainty into Democratic midterm chances and causing market hesitation
Dec 8 2025
Texas Democratic candidate Jasmine Crockett announces Senate run, increasing Democratic competitiveness in a key Senate race and contributing to a market dip in Republican sweep
Republicans Sweep dips to 16%4%
Texas Democratic candidate Jasmine Crockett announces Senate run, increasing Democratic competitiveness in a key Senate race and contributing to a market dip in Republican sweep odds
Nov 5 2025
2025 General Election Results Show Mixed Outcomes in Key States
R Senate, D House dips to 44%4%
The 2025 general elections in states like Virginia and New Jersey produced mixed results, with Democrats making some gains but Republicans holding ground in others, leading to uncertainty about the 2026 midterms and a slight.
Oct 10 2025
Polling and forecasts show Republicans consolidating control of the House while Democrats maintain Senate competitiveness
D Senate, R House dips to 1%3%
As polling indicated Republicans were favored to hold the House and Democrats faced challenges flipping the Senate, market confidence in the "D Senate, R House" scenario dropped to near zero.
Jul 18 2025
Democrats gain major fundraising edge in key Senate races in Alaska, Georgia, and New Hampshire, boosting their chances to flip the Senate
D Senate, R House drops to 4%8%
Democrats' fundraising advantage in these battleground states signaled increased likelihood of a Democratic Senate majority, pressuring the "D Senate, R House" outcome downward as the Senate flip became more probable.
Jul 18 2025
Prediction markets show early skepticism for a Republican sweep as Democratic House control odds rise amid anticipation of a "Blue Wave" in the midterms, driven by national
Republicans Sweep drops to 22%11%
Prediction markets show early skepticism for a Republican sweep as Democratic House control odds rise amid anticipation of a "Blue Wave" in the midterms, driven by national sentiment and early polling data
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