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Midterms: which party wins men?

Midterms: which party wins men?
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As of Oct 27, 2026, 6:00 AM UTC, Democrats is priced at 73.5% on Polymarket and 75% on Kalshi.

Outcome (Yes price)PolymarketKalshiGap
DemocratsSame question, fine print differs73.5%75%1.5 pts
RepublicansSame question, fine print differs23.5%25%1.5 pts

Yes prices for outcomes an automated review found to ask the same question on both platforms. They are not order quotes; check each platform's rules, fees and live prices before trading.

AI Analysis

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PM $124.0K · K 18.9K contracts

Reported volume · provider units

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Same-question pairs

Source snapshot: Oct 27, 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

About This Event

Nov 3, 2026 If X wins men in the 2026 United States midterm elections, then the market resolves to Yes. For purposes of this market, a party “wins” men if it receives the higher reported share among that group in the national U.S. House exit poll. If the relevant parties are tied, each tied strike will receive 1/N of the Settlement Value, where X is the number of tied strikes. CNN is the primary resolution source, using the applicable figure displayed at Nov 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. If the figure is unavailable at that time, CNN will remain the primary source for 24 additional hours. After that, CBS and then ABC will be used, in that order, through Nov 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. This market may expire early once the applicable exit-poll result is available under the source hierarchy described in Additional Details.

This analysis is awaiting a background update, so its prices may be older than the odds above.

Snapshot observed 2026-10-18T03:00:06.384Z. This analysis describes that snapshot and is not a live news update.

What the contract measures

The saved event is "Midterms: which party wins men?" in the Elections category [1]. Under the rules, a party "wins" men if it receives the higher reported share among that group in the national U.S. House exit poll [1]. CNN is the primary resolution source, using "the applicable figure displayed at Nov 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET." If that figure is unavailable, CNN remains the source for 24 additional hours, after which CBS and then ABC are used, through Nov 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET [1]. The rules also state that if the parties are tied, "each tied strike will receive 1/N of the Settlement Value," and that the market "may expire early" once the applicable result is available [1]. These are resolution terms, not a separate announced schedule.

Reading the snapshot

The saved sample contains two Kalshi markets from this event: "Will Republicans win men in the exit poll?" and "Will Democrats win men in the exit poll?" [1]. Each shows a Yes price of 0.495 and a No price of 0.505 [1]. These are prices observed at 2026-10-18T03:00:06.384Z and retrieved at 2026-10-18T05:42:04.966Z. They are snapshots, not current executable quotes or verified probabilities. Because the two contracts are separate, identical prices here describe only this snapshot. They do not indicate how the exit poll will turn out, and a price difference between contracts would not by itself signal an opportunity. Both markets are listed as active [1]. Volume is not supplied, so it cannot be used to judge liquidity.

The sample includes all two saved markets for this one event, and partialSample is false [1]. Only one platform appears, so no cross-platform comparison is possible.

What remains uncertain

The market records list an end date of 2027-02-04T15:00:00.000Z for both contracts, but the source excerpt states "Listed end time: not supplied." [1] The resolution window in the rules refers to November 2026, so the listed end field does not match that window. The evidence does not explain the difference, so readers should rely on the rule text for resolution timing while noting that early expiry is possible [1]. The provider reports "Provider status: active." [1] The evidence does not include final results, reported exit-poll shares, or any explanation of price movement.

References

  1. Kalshi: Midterms: which party wins men?. Provider data observed 2026-10-18T03:00:06.384Z.

AI-generated analysis based on market data. Not financial advice.

Saved Oct 18, 2026 UTC

This saved content is awaiting a background update. It may contain outdated claims; use the dated market data and provider rules for the latest available information.

Overview

This market asks whether a party will win men in the 2026 United States midterm elections, as measured by the national U.S. House exit poll [1]. The contract resolves to Yes if the named party receives the higher reported share among men in that poll [1]. The listing pairs the contract with a November 3, 2026 date, and the rules refer to the 2026 midterms [1]. That date appears in the listing and is not a separate announcement of when the poll or any result will be published. The contract does not measure total votes or the overall winner of any race. It depends only on the reported share of men in one exit poll [1]. If the two parties are tied on that measure, the rules split the settlement value equally among the tied outcomes [1]. The rules name CNN as the primary resolution source, using the figure displayed at 12:00 PM ET on November 6, 2026 [1]. If that figure is unavailable at that time, CNN remains the primary source for 24 additional hours [1]. After that, CBS and then ABC are used in that order, through 11:59 PM ET on November 7, 2026 [1]. The rules also allow the market to expire early once the applicable exit-poll result is available under this source order [1]. The supplied listing shows two active markets under the same event, one asking about Republicans and one about Democrats [1]. Because both markets rely on the same exit-poll measure, they describe the same underlying question from each party's side.

Historical Context

The Democratic Party is described as a liberal party in the United States, positioned from the center to the center-left of the political spectrum. It was founded in 1828 and is described as the world's oldest active political party [2]. Its main rival is the Republican Party, and the source states that since the 1850s both parties have dominated American politics [2].

Why It Matters

The contract measures a single, specific data point: which party has the higher reported share of men in the national U.S. House exit poll [1]. It is useful for readers who want to understand how a particular demographic result is defined and resolved, rather than who will win a race. The resolution rules, including the named source order, tie handling, and possible early expiration, determine how the contract settles [1]. Readers should read those rules closely, since they define what counts as the result.

Snapshot context

The latest published provider snapshot for this topic was observed on 2026-10-18 at 03:00 UTC. It contains listings from Kalshi. Market descriptions and listed closing times define the contracts; they do not establish that the real-world outcome has occurred. This article does not include a separately verified news update. [1]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this contract actually measure?

It measures which party receives the higher reported share among men in the national U.S. House exit poll for the 2026 midterm elections [1].

What happens if the parties are tied?

If the relevant parties are tied, each tied outcome receives an equal share of the settlement value, calculated as 1 divided by the number of tied outcomes [1].

Which source is used to resolve the market?

CNN is the primary source, using the figure displayed at 12:00 PM ET on November 6, 2026. If it is unavailable, CNN has 24 more hours, and then CBS and ABC are used in that order through 11:59 PM ET on November 7, 2026 [1].

Can the market close before the scheduled dates?

Yes. The rules say the market may expire early once the applicable exit-poll result is available under the source hierarchy [1].

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PolymarketPolitics
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Will the Democratic party hold more than 211 House seats in the 120th Congress?Yes 94.5%
Will the Democratic party hold more than 214 House seats in the 120th Congress?Yes 93.5%
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How many Senate seats will Republicans hold after the Midterms?

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Will the Republican party hold exactly 48 Senate seats in the 120th Congress?Yes 16.5%
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Will the number of U.S. House seats won by Republican Party candidates be at least 182 in the 2026 U.S. House elections?Yes 87.5%
Will the number of U.S. House seats won by Republican Party candidates be at least 186 in the 2026 U.S. House elections?Yes 79%
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+11 moreNext deadline Apr 3, 2027 UTC
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2026 Midterms: House Popular Vote Margin of Victory

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Will the Democratic Party win the popular vote in the 2026 U.S. House of Representatives midterm elections by between 8% and 10%?Yes 25.5%
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+10 moreNext deadline Nov 4, 2026 UTC
KalshiPolitics
How many House seats will Democrats win in the Midterms?

How many House seats will Democrats win in the Midterms?

K 81.8K contracts
Will the number of U.S. House seats won by Democratic Party candidates be at least 210 in the 2026 U.S. House elections?Yes 96.5%
Will the number of U.S. House seats won by Democratic Party candidates be at least 214 in the 2026 U.S. House elections?Yes 95%
Will the number of U.S. House seats won by Democratic Party candidates be at least 218 in the 2026 U.S. House elections?Yes 91%
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Market Insights

Price gaps of 2 pp+

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Largest saved gap: 11.0 percentage points.

Price differences do not establish arbitrage. Check each pair's review, current order prices, fees and settlement rules.