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Will Republicans win the U.S. Senate in 2026?

30¢+233

last trade · closes 2027-02-01

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Where is "Will Republicans win the U.S. Senate in 2026?" cheaper right now?
Kalshi last trade 30¢ (+233). No matched twin on another venue, so there is no cross-venue price to compare.
When does "Will Republicans win the U.S. Senate in 2026?" settle?
Closes 2027-02-01. Pays Yes when: If the Republican Party has won control of the U.S. Senate in 2026, then the market resolves to Yes.

Odds history

Implied odds over timebid/askmid43%33%23%Oct 26 00:04 UTCNov 01 21:51 UTC

180 archived bid/ask quotes for "Will Republicans win the U.S. Senate in 2026?" on Kalshi, 2026-10-26 to 2026-11-01.

How this market settles

Pays Yes when
If the Republican Party has won control of the U.S. Senate in 2026, then the market resolves to Yes.
When
Closes 2027-02-01.
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If the Republican Party has won control of the U.S. Senate in 2026, then the market resolves to Yes.

This market may be determined early based on a consensus of media calls projecting control of the U.S. Senate. See full rules for details. Otherwise, victory will be determined by the party identification of the President pro tempore of the Senate on February 1, 2027.

What this bet really costs you

  • On $100 at 30¢ you pay $4.90 in fees on Kalshi

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  • On $100 at 30¢ you pay $3.50 in fees on Polymarket US

    1.05¢ per contract · 333 contracts

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