US Midterms 2026 (November 3, 2026): Democratic Party wins the majority in the US House of Representatives (at least 218 seats, confirmed by AP projection or official results)
Pending
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 25. August 2026
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Predicted for 3. November 2026
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Based on: Speculative
Polymarket prices a Democratic House majority at 88% (>$9.7M traded, as of August 24, 2026). Historical patterns are clear: the president's party loses an average of 26 seats in midterms; Democrats need only ~20 seats to flip the majority. Given the financial and political costs of the Iran war, persistent inflation, and Trump's structural approval challenges, historical headwinds are strong. Polymarket anchor: 88%; own estimate: 85%.
Data basis for this prediction
- Polymarket: 'Which party will win the House in 2026?' – Democrats 88% (Volumen >9,7 Mio. USD, 24.08.2026)
- CryptoBriefing/EdgeX, August 2026: 'Polymarket Prices Democrats at 88% to Win House in 2026 Midterms'
- TradeTheOutcome.com: 2026 Midterm Predictions – D House 88%, Balance of Power D-Sweep 48% (25.08.2026)
- Historical pattern: Präsidenten-Partei verliert Ø 26 Sitze bei Midterms (Congressional Research Service)
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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Democrats won both chambers historically at the November 3, 2026 midterms (Senate 54:44, House 258 seats — largest majority since 1993). Trump's disapproval rating stands at 62% (FiveThirtyEight, Nov 2026). Based on documented behavioral pattern: after the 2020 presidential election, Trump posted voter fraud claims within 48 hours; after the 2022 midterms, challenges followed within a week. Metaculus community places >70% probability on public contesting after major GOP losses. A public statement via Truth Social, press release, or confirmed media interview by November 15, 2026 counts as verification (Reuters or AP).
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Ukrainian, US, and Russian negotiators convene November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi. Russia conducted large-scale long-range strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and logistics hubs on November 3–4; Ukraine responded with drone strikes on the Ryazan refinery. Positions on territory and security guarantees remain far apart. No Polymarket or Kalshi market covers this specific event; historical base rate for failure of comparable trilateral talks: >80%.
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Spain holds a general election on 29 November 2026. Polymarket prices Feijóo as next PM at 85%, Kalshi at 82% — both serve as anchors. A separate Polymarket market gives PP+Vox a 92% probability of a joint majority (>176/350 seats). Current polls (Sondaxe) show PP at 29.2% narrowly ahead of PSOE (26.9%); Vox is tracking slightly higher. Feijóo failed to form a government in 2023, but market odds reflect the lesson learned: PP+Vox is now seen as stable enough. No deviation from market anchor warranted.