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Prediction markets see strong Democratic tilt

First reported Nov 2, 7:00 PM ET · Latest Nov 3, 10:36 AM ET · Explainer updated Nov 3, 11:31 AM ET

Where things stand

Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket are expected to favor Democratic outcomes in today’s midterm elections, according to recent coverage.

What to watch

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Facts

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Timeline

What changed: Final polls, models and market data are indicating a likely Democratic sweep in the upcoming elections.

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  1. Prediction markets have a lot riding on the blue wave — Axios

    Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket officially don't care which side of a bet wins. There is no "house." They get their cut either way. It's a business model that's attracted billions of VC dollars. Yes, but: Kalshi and Polymarket should be pulling…

  2. Final polls, models and markets see a "blue tsunami" — Axios

    The threat of a blue tsunami is bearing down on President Trump's Washington, with virtually every major indicator forecasting a Democratic rout in Tuesday's elections. Why it matters: Expectations for the midterms have soared so high that some Democrats fear…

Questions

What we don’t know yet: It remains unclear how much the markets’ implied probabilities will translate into actual vote counts and whether the anticipated “blue tsunami” will materialize across all contested races.

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More: background

Prediction markets let users bet on political outcomes and earn a fee regardless of which side wins, a model that has attracted large venture‑capital investment. They gained public attention two years ago when users correctly forecasted a Trump victory over Kamala Harris.

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