**As of mid-June 2026, traders assign a 73% probability to a Democratic “blue wave” in the November midterms primarily because President Trump’s approval ratings sit near 37% with broad disapproval, while generic congressional ballot polls show Democrats leading by 1–6 points nationally.** Special elections through spring have produced a median Democratic overperformance of roughly 10 points relative to the 2024 baseline, consistent with historical patterns in which the opposition party gains ground during a president’s second term. Forecasters note Democrats need only modest net gains to capture the House and hold a realistic path to Senate control, supported by enthusiasm gaps and competitive maps in states such as North Carolina, Georgia, and Michigan. Redistricting adjustments and economic sentiment remain variables that could narrow margins, but current polling aggregates and special-election results continue to reinforce the prevailing trader view that Democrats are positioned for substantial congressional gains.
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This market will resolve to “Yes” if both of the following conditions are met as a result of the 2026 midterm elections:
- Democrats hold 218 or more seats in the House
- Democrats hold 49 or more seats in the Senate
Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
This market will remain open until it is confirmed that at least one of the above conditions has not been met, or until all of the above conditions have been met.
The full rules for this market can be found here:
https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/BlueWave.pdf**As of mid-June 2026, traders assign a 73% probability to a Democratic “blue wave” in the November midterms primarily because President Trump’s approval ratings sit near 37% with broad disapproval, while generic congressional ballot polls show Democrats leading by 1–6 points nationally.** Special elections through spring have produced a median Democratic overperformance of roughly 10 points relative to the 2024 baseline, consistent with historical patterns in which the opposition party gains ground during a president’s second term. Forecasters note Democrats need only modest net gains to capture the House and hold a realistic path to Senate control, supported by enthusiasm gaps and competitive maps in states such as North Carolina, Georgia, and Michigan. Redistricting adjustments and economic sentiment remain variables that could narrow margins, but current polling aggregates and special-election results continue to reinforce the prevailing trader view that Democrats are positioned for substantial congressional gains.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if both of the following conditions are met as a result of the 2026 midterm elections:
- Democrats hold 218 or more seats in the House
- Democrats hold 49 or more seats in the Senate
Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
This market will remain open until it is confirmed that at least one of the above conditions has not been met, or until all of the above conditions have been met.
The full rules for this market can be found here:
https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/BlueWave.pdf
- Democrats hold 218 or more seats in the House
- Democrats hold 49 or more seats in the Senate
Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
This market will remain open until it is confirmed that at least one of the above conditions has not been met, or until all of the above conditions have been met.
The full rules for this market can be found here:
https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/BlueWave.pdf
Market Opened: Jan 13, 2026, 7:52 PM ET
Volume
$51,617End Date
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0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to “Yes” if both of the following conditions are met as a result of the 2026 midterm elections:
- Democrats hold 218 or more seats in the House
- Democrats hold 49 or more seats in the Senate
Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
This market will remain open until it is confirmed that at least one of the above conditions has not been met, or until all of the above conditions have been met.
The full rules for this market can be found here:
https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/BlueWave.pdf**As of mid-June 2026, traders assign a 73% probability to a Democratic “blue wave” in the November midterms primarily because President Trump’s approval ratings sit near 37% with broad disapproval, while generic congressional ballot polls show Democrats leading by 1–6 points nationally.** Special elections through spring have produced a median Democratic overperformance of roughly 10 points relative to the 2024 baseline, consistent with historical patterns in which the opposition party gains ground during a president’s second term. Forecasters note Democrats need only modest net gains to capture the House and hold a realistic path to Senate control, supported by enthusiasm gaps and competitive maps in states such as North Carolina, Georgia, and Michigan. Redistricting adjustments and economic sentiment remain variables that could narrow margins, but current polling aggregates and special-election results continue to reinforce the prevailing trader view that Democrats are positioned for substantial congressional gains.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if both of the following conditions are met as a result of the 2026 midterm elections:
- Democrats hold 218 or more seats in the House
- Democrats hold 49 or more seats in the Senate
Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
This market will remain open until it is confirmed that at least one of the above conditions has not been met, or until all of the above conditions have been met.
The full rules for this market can be found here:
https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/BlueWave.pdf
- Democrats hold 218 or more seats in the House
- Democrats hold 49 or more seats in the Senate
Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
This market will remain open until it is confirmed that at least one of the above conditions has not been met, or until all of the above conditions have been met.
The full rules for this market can be found here:
https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/BlueWave.pdf
Volume
$51,617End Date
Nov 30, 2026Market Opened
Jan 13, 2026, 7:52 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...**As of mid-June 2026, traders assign a 73% probability to a Democratic “blue wave” in the November midterms primarily because President Trump’s approval ratings sit near 37% with broad disapproval, while generic congressional ballot polls show Democrats leading by 1–6 points nationally.** Special elections through spring have produced a median Democratic overperformance of roughly 10 points relative to the 2024 baseline, consistent with historical patterns in which the opposition party gains ground during a president’s second term. Forecasters note Democrats need only modest net gains to capture the House and hold a realistic path to Senate control, supported by enthusiasm gaps and competitive maps in states such as North Carolina, Georgia, and Michigan. Redistricting adjustments and economic sentiment remain variables that could narrow margins, but current polling aggregates and special-election results continue to reinforce the prevailing trader view that Democrats are positioned for substantial congressional gains.
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