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Will the Democratic Party hold 46 seats in the 120th Congress?

1.5¢

last trade · closes 2027-02-01

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How this market settles

Pays Yes when
If the Democratic Party has exactly 46 Senate seats on Feb 1, 2027, then the market resolves to Yes.
When
Closes 2027-02-01.
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If the Democratic Party has exactly 46 Senate seats on Feb 1, 2027, then the market resolves to Yes.

Individuals caucusing with either party will be included with them (e.g. an Independent who caucuses with a party, like Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders who caucuses with the Democrats, would be counted as a Democrat).

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Data: Kalshi id KXDSENATESEATS-27-46 · ← All tracked markets