2026 Elections Prediction Market Odds
Judiciary hearing expectations surge as Election Assistance Commission nomination odds collapse
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Avg probability
54%
24h volume
$171K
Questions tracked
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Key Moves
Expectations for a timely Election Assistance Commission appointment have almost completely vanished
Traders view a mention of the former President during the Judiciary hearing as the likely baseline
Market sentiment regarding the Republican National Committee's liquidity position has turned sharply negative
Increased anticipation of partisan rhetoric regarding the justice system during committee testimony
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Analysis
Market confidence in pending Election Assistance Commission nominations has evaporated, with probabilities for an August appointment dropping 45 points. Simultaneously, traders are pricing in a significantly higher likelihood of controversial rhetoric during upcoming Senate Judiciary testimony.
What to watch: Monitor the Senate Judiciary hearing results on July 15 to see if the surge in expected mentions of Epstein and FBI materialize.
Dispatches
2026 Midterms: Democrats Heavy House Favorites, Senate Toss-Up
Midterm control markets are active: Democrats at 81¢ to win House, Senate toss-up at 43¢. Key primaries (Michigan, Maine) and general election match-ups are driving volume. 2028 presidential nominee markets show no clear frontrunner—Newsom, Buttigieg, Ocasio-Cortez all below 20¢—while J.D. Vance leads Republican field at 41¢.
Democrats Heavy House Favorites as Senate Battle Tightens
2026 midterm election markets show Democrats are strong favorites to retake the House at 82¢, while the Senate race is a toss-up with Republicans at 55¢. Key swing states: Michigan Senate leans Democratic (69¢), Maine Senate leans Democratic (63¢), and Texas Senate leans Republican (57¢). The Florida gubernatorial primary is a done deal for Byron Donalds at 96¢.
Graham Platner Dominates Maine Senate Race Markets as Democrats' Best Hope
The Maine Senate race has become the most heavily traded individual election contract, with Graham Platner's dropout probability at just 8% (92¢ that he stays in). Democrats are slight favorites at 59¢, and the outcome is seen as a key battleground for Senate control (Republicans 57¢ to win the chamber).
Election 2026: Democrats Lead House Odds (81¢), Senate Tighter
Democrats are now heavy favorites to win the House (81¢) while Republicans hold the edge for Senate (59¢). 2028 nomination markets show J.D. Vance and Gavin Newsom as early frontrunners.
Midterm Control Markets Active: Senate Tossup, House Leans Democratic
Republicans hold a 60¢ advantage in the Senate control market, while Democrats are favored to win the House at 81¢. Key battleground races like Texas (58¢ R), Maine (51¢ D), and Georgia (53¢ R for Governor) show tight margins. The combination market shows a 39¢ chance of unified Democratic control, reflecting genuine uncertainty.
2026 Primary Season Ignites – Key Races Already Priced Near Certainty
The CO-01 Democratic primary is effectively decided with Melat Kiros at 100¢ and 384k volume. The California governor primary shows Xavier Becerra at 99¢. Control of Congress is a major battleground: Democrats to win House at 81¢, Republicans to win Senate at 57¢. These markets offer early signals for general election positioning.
Democrats Favored to Retake House in 2026 Midterms
CONTROLH-2026-D trades at 80¢ with strong volume, signaling market confidence in a Democratic House majority. Key Senate races in Texas, Iowa, and Maine are also drawing attention.
Democrats Favored for House in 2026, But Senate Battle Tight
The 2026 midterm markets show Democrats are strong favorites to retake the House, while the Senate remains a toss-up. Primary season is heating up with key races in California, Florida, and Texas driving volume.
Democrats Firming as Favorites to Hold House in 2026
Democrats have strengthened their position to retain control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterms, with contracts rising to 78¢. This shift comes amid strong fundraising and favorable special election results, challenging the historical midterm penalty for the president's party. The Senate race remains a toss-up, with Republicans at 57¢ to take control.
Democratic House Control Strongly Favored at 78¢
Traders are pricing in a 78% probability that Democrats will win control of the House in 2026, while the Senate remains a toss-up with Republicans at 57¢. This balance of power scenario is a key input for midterm election trading strategies.
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