Which party will win the House in 2026?

As of today the market prices Which party will win the House in 2026 at 86% — that is what traders are paying, in real money, for a share that pays $1.00 if it happens.

Which party will win the House in 2026? odds

OutcomeChancePriceVolume
Democratic Party86%86¢$4.9M
Republican Party14%14¢$3.9M

Market details

Resolution rules

This market will resolve according to the party that controls the House of Representatives following the 2026 U.S. House elections scheduled for November 3, 2026. House control is defined as having more than half of the voting members of the U.S. House of Representatives. If the outcome of this election is ambiguous given the above rules, this market will remain open until the Speaker of the House is selected following the 2026 U.S. general election, at which point it will resolve to the party the Speaker is affiliated with at the time of their election to that position. If the elected Speaker does not caucus with any listed party this market will resolve “Other”. Determination of which party controls the House after the 2026 U.S. House elections will be based on a consensus of credible reporting, or if there is ambiguity, final federal and/or state election authority certification or other final official determination of the 2026 election results.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the current odds for Which party will win the House in 2026??
The market currently prices this at 86% (86¢ per share). Odds update continuously as traders buy and sell on Polymarket.
Will Which party will win the House in 2026?
Democratic Party is the market favorite at 86%, based on real money wagered by traders who have moved $8.8M through this market. Prediction-market odds have historically tracked outcomes more closely than polls, but they are a forecast, not a guarantee.
How much money is on Which party will win the House in 2026??
$8.8M has been traded on this market in total, including $7K in the last 24 hours, with $588K of resting liquidity in the order book.
When does Which party will win the House in 2026? resolve?
This market is scheduled to resolve on November 3, 2026. Winning shares pay out $1.00 each; losing shares expire worthless.
How does Which party will win the House in 2026? resolve?
This market will resolve according to the party that controls the House of Representatives following the 2026 U.S. House elections scheduled for November 3, 2026. House control is defined as having more than half of the voting members of the U.S. House of Representatives. If the outcome of this election is ambiguous given the above rules, this market will remain open until the Speaker of the House is selected following the 2026 U.S. general election, at which point it will resolve to the party the Speaker is affiliated with at the time of their election to that position. If the elected Speaker does not caucus with any listed party this market will resolve “Other”. Determination of which p
Where can I bet on Which party will win the House in 2026?
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