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Kalshi 2026 Midterms: Congress Balance of Power odds

On Kalshi, the favourite is Democrats sweep, at 64%. The market settles by Feb 1, 2027, and $540K traded in the last 24 hours. Each contract pays $1 if it is right, so 64¢ reads as a 64% chance. We have not matched it to a Polymarket market yet, so there is no second price.

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Kalshi · odds · updated

Democrats sweep64%
D-House, R-Senate29%
Republicans sweep8%
R-House, D-Senate1%
$540K
24h volume on Kalshi
$29.3M
total volume on Kalshi
$21.4M
open interest
Feb 1, 2027
settles

Kalshi odds on every outcome

Kalshi odds on each outcome of 2026 Midterms: Congress Balance of Power
OutcomeChanceYes price24h volume
Democrats sweep64%64¢$79KTrade
D-House, R-Senate29%29¢$31KTrade
Republicans sweep8%8¢$348KTrade
R-House, D-Senate1%1¢$82KTrade

Chance is each outcome's Yes price on Kalshi. A Yes contract at 64¢ pays $1 if that outcome wins.

How the odds have moved

Kalshi · Democrats sweep
64%▲ 1.5 pts since Sep 28
Yes price
Sep 2855% – 71% scaleOct 5

Kalshi's own series for the outcome the headline prices, from where its history starts; one venue, not a blend.

How this market resolves

The market asks: “Will House Control be Democratic AND Senate Control be Democratic for Feb 2027?” Each outcome is its own contract: it pays $1 if it is the answer, and nothing if not. Kalshi publishes the full settlement rules on the market's page. Read them on Kalshi (opens in a new tab)

Scheduled resolution: Feb 1, 2027.

How to trade this market on Kalshi

  1. Check your state first. A few states restrict some contracts.
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  3. Buy Yes or No at the price shown, 64¢ for Democrats sweep right now. Each contract pays $1 if you are right.
  4. Sell any time before it settles, or hold to the result. Kalshi's fees apply to each trade.

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Common questions

What are the Kalshi odds on 2026 Midterms: Congress Balance of Power?

On Kalshi, the favourite is Democrats sweep, at 64%. That is a market-implied probability, not a forecast, and it moves as traders buy and sell.

How does this market resolve?

By Kalshi'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 Polymarket too?

We have not matched it to a Polymarket market yet. When we do, both prices appear side by side here.

Can I trade this market in my state?

In most states, yes, on Kalshi. A few states have acted against some contracts. Check your state first.

How accurate are Kalshi 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 Kalshi?

A trading fee on each contract, largest near 50¢ and smaller towards either end. Kalshi's fees has the formula.