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Trump-linked prediction market hits highest odds yet for Democratic midterm sweep

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Scott, O. (2026, November 3). Trump-linked prediction market hits highest odds yet for Democratic midterm sweep. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/midterms-betting-odds-democrats-republicans-trump-b3078266.html

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Kalshi, a prediction market linked to Donald Trump Jr., predicts a 76% chance of Democrats sweeping both chambers of Congress in upcoming midterm elections. This represents a significant increase from January when the odds were only 28%. Meanwhile, Polymarket bettors predict a 77% likelihood that Democrats will take control of the Senate while Republicans have just a 23% chance of retaining it. The prediction markets reflect growing public dissatisfaction with President Trump’s policies and his unpopular war in Iran, as indicated by numerous polls showing strong Democratic performance in key races.

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As of November 3, 2026, Trump-linked prediction market Kalshi reported a 76 percent chance that Democrats will sweep both chambers of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. This marks a significant shift from January when the odds were only at 28 percent. According to polls, public anger over rising living costs and President Donald Trump Jr.'s unpopular war in Iran is driving voter sentiment against Republicans. Additionally, Polymarket predicts Democrats have a 77 percent chance of taking control of the Senate while Republicans face a 23 percent likelihood of retaining it. Donald Trump Jr., who joined Kalshi as an adviser last year with shares worth around $300,000, has also invested in Polymarket through his venture capital fund 1789 Capital.

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Kalshi is predicting a 76 percent chance of the Democratic Party taking control of the U.S. House and Senate, at time of publication.

left highlights Democratic chances positively
Numerous polls have predicted grim outcomes for Republican candidates amid public anger over the soaring cost-of-living and the president’s unpopular war in Iran.

left criticizes Republicans and supports Democratic narrative

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A prediction market, linked to the president’s son Donald Trump Jr., has given the highest odds yet for a Democratic sweep in the midterm elections. asserted

market → link → elections

On Election Day, Kalshi is predicting a 76 percent chance of the Democratic Party taking control of the U.S. House and Senate, at time of publication. asserted

Party → predict → publication

The odds of Democrats winning both chambers of Congress were at 28 percent in January. asserted

Democrats → win → January

Kalshi bettors also said Tuesday there is a 20 percent chance that Democrats take control of the House while the GOP retains control of the Senate. asserted

GOP → say → Senate

The chances of a Republican sweep stand at 6.5 percent, Kalshi bettors say. asserted

bettors → stand → percent

Polymarket, another online prediction platform, also offered little hope for the GOP. asserted

Polymarket → offer → GOP

On Tuesday, its bettors say that the Democrats have a 77 percent chance of taking the Senate while Republicans have a 23 percent chance of retaining it. asserted

Republicans → say → it

Donald Trump Jr. joined Kalshi as an adviser last year and was given shares in the company worth around $300,000, according to The Financial Times. uncertain

Jr. → join → Times

The president’s eldest son joined Polymarket's advisory board in August 2025 and has an undisclosed investment in the company, via his 1789 Capital venture capital fund, according to a press release. uncertain

son → join → release

Millions of Americans are heading to the polls Tuesday to vote in elections across the country. asserted

Millions → head → country

While President Trump is not on the ballot, he has encouraged supporters to “pretend” like he is. asserted

he → encourage → supporters

Numerous polls have predicted grim outcomes for Republican candidates amid public anger over the soaring cost-of-living and the president’s unpopular war in Iran. asserted

polls → predict → Iran

In the Senate, the GOP holds a slim majority of 53 seats to 47 held by Democrats and two independents who usually vote with the party. asserted

who → hold → party

Democratic candidates have surged in polls, even in deep-red states. asserted

candidates → surge → states

Democrats and Republicans are also battling for control of the House of Representatives, where the GOP currently holds a majority. asserted

GOP → battle → majority

Republicans hold 219 seats compared to the Democrats’ 214. asserted

Republicans → hold → 214

A total of 218 seats is needed for a majority in the House. asserted

total → need → House

A number of polls have shown that the Democrats have a strong chance of winning a majority in the House. asserted

Democrats → show → House

A POLITICO Poll, conducted by PF Global, says that around 9 percent of Trump’s 2024 voters plan to cast their ballot for a Democrat in the midterms. asserted

percent → conduct → midterms

Trump-linked prediction market hits highest odds yet for Democratic midterm sweep

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