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Which Senate races will be within 5%?

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Which Senate races will be within 5%?

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Nov 3, 2026
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Georgia

$0 Vol.

64%

Michigan

$0 Vol.

59%

Ohio (Special)

$0 Vol.

52%

North Carolina

$0 Vol.

47%

Maine

$0 Vol.

44%

Colorado

$0 Vol.

44%

Alaska

$0 Vol.

42%

Texas

$0 Vol.

37%

Iowa

$0 Vol.

37%

Nebraska

$0 Vol.

32%

New Hampshire

$0 Vol.

27%

Florida (Special)

$0 Vol.

24%

Minnesota

$0 Vol.

22%

Montana

$0 Vol.

20%

Virginia

$0 Vol.

17%

New Mexico

$0 Vol.

15%

The 2026 midterm elections are scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026. This market will resolve to "Yes" if the specified 2026 Senate race has a margin of victory of 5% or less. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". For the purpose of this market, the “margin of victory” is defined as the absolute difference between the percentages of valid votes received by the first- and second-place candidates. Percentages of the valid votes received by each candidate will be determined by dividing the total number of valid votes each of the top two candidates receives by the sum of all valid votes cast in the election. For elections that include runoffs, ranked-choice, or other multi-round elections, the relevant margin of victory will be that of the round in which the winner is determined. The resolution source for this market will be the state election authority of the specified state, however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.In the 2026 Senate cycle, trader focus centers on states with narrow historical margins, vulnerable incumbents, and shifting voter coalitions in battleground territories. Recent primary outcomes have clarified nominee fields in several competitive contests, with early polling averages highlighting tight positioning in states featuring divided electorates and high turnout potential. Fundraising reports and candidate recruitment patterns further shape assessments of path-to-victory scenarios. Key upcoming catalysts include party conventions, candidate debates, and final voter registration deadlines that could influence turnout models. Historical base rates for Senate races show that national political conditions and late-cycle events often determine whether contests stay within narrow margins through election night.

The 2026 midterm elections are scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the specified 2026 Senate race has a margin of victory of 5% or less. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

For the purpose of this market, the “margin of victory” is defined as the absolute difference between the percentages of valid votes received by the first- and second-place candidates. Percentages of the valid votes received by each candidate will be determined by dividing the total number of valid votes each of the top two candidates receives by the sum of all valid votes cast in the election.

For elections that include runoffs, ranked-choice, or other multi-round elections, the relevant margin of victory will be that of the round in which the winner is determined.

The resolution source for this market will be the state election authority of the specified state, however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$0
End Date
Nov 3, 2026
Market Opened
Jul 29, 2026, 2:38 PM ET
The 2026 midterm elections are scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026. This market will resolve to "Yes" if the specified 2026 Senate race has a margin of victory of 5% or less. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". For the purpose of this market, the “margin of victory” is defined as the absolute difference between the percentages of valid votes received by the first- and second-place candidates. Percentages of the valid votes received by each candidate will be determined by dividing the total number of valid votes each of the top two candidates receives by the sum of all valid votes cast in the election. For elections that include runoffs, ranked-choice, or other multi-round elections, the relevant margin of victory will be that of the round in which the winner is determined. The resolution source for this market will be the state election authority of the specified state, however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
The 2026 midterm elections are scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026. This market will resolve to "Yes" if the specified 2026 Senate race has a margin of victory of 5% or less. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". For the purpose of this market, the “margin of victory” is defined as the absolute difference between the percentages of valid votes received by the first- and second-place candidates. Percentages of the valid votes received by each candidate will be determined by dividing the total number of valid votes each of the top two candidates receives by the sum of all valid votes cast in the election. For elections that include runoffs, ranked-choice, or other multi-round elections, the relevant margin of victory will be that of the round in which the winner is determined. The resolution source for this market will be the state election authority of the specified state, however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.In the 2026 Senate cycle, trader focus centers on states with narrow historical margins, vulnerable incumbents, and shifting voter coalitions in battleground territories. Recent primary outcomes have clarified nominee fields in several competitive contests, with early polling averages highlighting tight positioning in states featuring divided electorates and high turnout potential. Fundraising reports and candidate recruitment patterns further shape assessments of path-to-victory scenarios. Key upcoming catalysts include party conventions, candidate debates, and final voter registration deadlines that could influence turnout models. Historical base rates for Senate races show that national political conditions and late-cycle events often determine whether contests stay within narrow margins through election night.

The 2026 midterm elections are scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the specified 2026 Senate race has a margin of victory of 5% or less. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

For the purpose of this market, the “margin of victory” is defined as the absolute difference between the percentages of valid votes received by the first- and second-place candidates. Percentages of the valid votes received by each candidate will be determined by dividing the total number of valid votes each of the top two candidates receives by the sum of all valid votes cast in the election.

For elections that include runoffs, ranked-choice, or other multi-round elections, the relevant margin of victory will be that of the round in which the winner is determined.

The resolution source for this market will be the state election authority of the specified state, however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$0
End Date
Nov 3, 2026
Market Opened
Jul 29, 2026, 2:38 PM ET
The 2026 midterm elections are scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026. This market will resolve to "Yes" if the specified 2026 Senate race has a margin of victory of 5% or less. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". For the purpose of this market, the “margin of victory” is defined as the absolute difference between the percentages of valid votes received by the first- and second-place candidates. Percentages of the valid votes received by each candidate will be determined by dividing the total number of valid votes each of the top two candidates receives by the sum of all valid votes cast in the election. For elections that include runoffs, ranked-choice, or other multi-round elections, the relevant margin of victory will be that of the round in which the winner is determined. The resolution source for this market will be the state election authority of the specified state, however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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"Which Senate races will be within 5%?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 16 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Georgia" at 64%, followed by "Michigan" at 59%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 64¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 64% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"Which Senate races will be within 5%?" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Jul 29, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

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The current frontrunner for "Which Senate races will be within 5%?" is "Georgia" at 64%, meaning the market assigns a 64% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Michigan" at 59%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

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