Polymarket Heidi Overton confirmed as FDA Commissioner odds
On Polymarket, the busiest line, December 31, is at 37%. The market settles by Dec 31, 2026, and $60 traded in the last 24 hours. Each contract pays $1 if it is right, so 37¢ reads as a 37% chance. Kalshi lists it too, and we compare the two prices below.
Also on Kalshi: Kalshi's page
Polymarket · odds · updated
Also priced on Kalshi: 2 questions compared ↓
Polymarket odds on every outcome
Chance is each outcome's Yes price on Polymarket. A Yes contract at 4¢ pays $1 if that outcome wins.
Polymarket vs Kalshi on these questions
The same questions on both venues. When the prices differ, the cheaper side costs you less for the same payout.
Will Heidi Overton be confirmed as FDA Commissioner by December 31?
| Venue | Yes | No | Fee | 24h volume | Liquidity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PolymarketClose-only for US residents | 37¢ | 63¢ | free | $30 | $20K | Trade → |
| Kalshi$50 bonus | 37¢ | 63¢ | 1.6¢ | $30 | – | Trade → |
Will Heidi Overton be confirmed as FDA Commissioner by November 30?
| Venue | Yes | No | Fee | 24h volume | Liquidity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PolymarketClose-only for US residents | 4¢cheapest to buy | 97¢ | free | $30 | $13K | Trade → |
| Kalshi$50 bonus | 7¢ | 93¢ | 0.5¢ | $32 | – | Trade → |
How the odds have moved
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How this market resolves
Polymarket's own settlement wording, in full. This, not the headline, decides who gets paid.
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This market will resolve to “Yes” if Heidi Overton is confirmed as Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration by the specified date at 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
If Heidi Overton's nomination is formally withdrawn, this market will immediately resolve to “No”.
The Senate must confirm this nominee as Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for this market to resolve to "Yes". Recess appointments without Senate confirmation will not count toward a "Yes" resolution.
The primary resolution source for this market is official information from the U.S. Senate; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Scheduled resolution: Dec 31, 2026.
How to trade this market on Polymarket
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Common questions
What are the Polymarket odds on Heidi Overton confirmed as FDA Commissioner?
On Polymarket, the busiest line, December 31, is at 37%. That is a market-implied probability, not a forecast, and it moves as traders buy and sell.
How does this market resolve?
By Polymarket's own settlement rules for this market. Two venues can word the same question differently and settle differently, so read them before you trade.
Is this question on Kalshi too?
Yes. Kalshi's page has its prices and rules. The 2 questions both venues price are compared above, each with its own side-by-side page.
Can I trade this market in my state?
In most states, yes, on Polymarket US. A few states have acted against some contracts. Check your state first.
How accurate are Polymarket odds?
Often more accurate than polls, though never certain. A price of 70% should lose three times in ten. How accurate prediction markets are has the research.
What does it cost to trade on Polymarket?
A taker fee on most markets, largest near 50¢, and some categories charge nothing. Polymarket's fees has the detail.