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Blue wave in 2026?

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Politics·Congress

Blue wave in 2026?

88% chance
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$31,300 Vol.

88% chance
Polymarket

$31,300 Vol.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if both of the following conditions are met as a result of the 2026 midterm elections: - Democrats hold 218 or more seats in the House - Democrats hold 49 or more seats in the Senate Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. This market will remain open until it is confirmed that at least one of the above conditions has not been met, or until all of the above conditions have been met. The full rules for this market can be found here: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/BlueWave.pdfPresident Trump's net approval rating has plunged to -16 amid backlash over U.S. involvement in the Iran war and stable Democratic leads on the generic congressional ballot (D+5 per Nate Silver's average as of April 10) have driven trader consensus to an 88% implied probability of a blue wave, defined as Democrats securing 218+ House seats and 49+ Senate seats after the November 2026 midterms. Recent special election victories for Democrats, echoing historical midterm losses for the president's party like 2006 and 2018, reinforce this positioning despite a competitive Senate map. A ceasefire or economic rebound could alter odds, but current polling trends and enthusiasm gaps favor Democratic gains.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if both of the following conditions are met as a result of the 2026 midterm elections:

- Democrats hold 218 or more seats in the House
- Democrats hold 49 or more seats in the Senate

Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

This market will remain open until it is confirmed that at least one of the above conditions has not been met, or until all of the above conditions have been met.

The full rules for this market can be found here:
https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/BlueWave.pdf
Volume
$31,300
End Date
Nov 30, 2026
Market Opened
Jan 13, 2026, 7:52 PM ET

Resolver

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This market will resolve to “Yes” if both of the following conditions are met as a result of the 2026 midterm elections: - Democrats hold 218 or more seats in the House - Democrats hold 49 or more seats in the Senate Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. This market will remain open until it is confirmed that at least one of the above conditions has not been met, or until all of the above conditions have been met. The full rules for this market can be found here: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/BlueWave.pdf
This market will resolve to “Yes” if both of the following conditions are met as a result of the 2026 midterm elections: - Democrats hold 218 or more seats in the House - Democrats hold 49 or more seats in the Senate Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. This market will remain open until it is confirmed that at least one of the above conditions has not been met, or until all of the above conditions have been met. The full rules for this market can be found here: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/BlueWave.pdfPresident Trump's net approval rating has plunged to -16 amid backlash over U.S. involvement in the Iran war and stable Democratic leads on the generic congressional ballot (D+5 per Nate Silver's average as of April 10) have driven trader consensus to an 88% implied probability of a blue wave, defined as Democrats securing 218+ House seats and 49+ Senate seats after the November 2026 midterms. Recent special election victories for Democrats, echoing historical midterm losses for the president's party like 2006 and 2018, reinforce this positioning despite a competitive Senate map. A ceasefire or economic rebound could alter odds, but current polling trends and enthusiasm gaps favor Democratic gains.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if both of the following conditions are met as a result of the 2026 midterm elections:

- Democrats hold 218 or more seats in the House
- Democrats hold 49 or more seats in the Senate

Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.

This market will remain open until it is confirmed that at least one of the above conditions has not been met, or until all of the above conditions have been met.

The full rules for this market can be found here:
https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/BlueWave.pdf
Volume
$31,300
End Date
Nov 30, 2026
Market Opened
Jan 13, 2026, 7:52 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to “Yes” if both of the following conditions are met as a result of the 2026 midterm elections: - Democrats hold 218 or more seats in the House - Democrats hold 49 or more seats in the Senate Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. This market will remain open until it is confirmed that at least one of the above conditions has not been met, or until all of the above conditions have been met. The full rules for this market can be found here: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/BlueWave.pdf

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Blue wave in 2026?" is a prediction market on Polymarket where traders buy and sell "Yes" or "No" shares based on whether they believe this event will happen. The current crowd-sourced probability is 88% for "Yes." For example, if "Yes" is priced at 88¢, the market collectively assigns a 88% chance that this event will occur. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "Blue wave in 2026?" has generated $31.3K in total trading volume since the market launched on Jan 14, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "Blue wave in 2026?," simply choose whether you believe the answer is "Yes" or "No." Each side has a current price that reflects the market's implied probability. Enter your amount and click "Trade." If you buy "Yes" shares and the outcome resolves as "Yes," each share pays out $1. If it resolves as "No," your "Yes" shares pay $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current probability for "Blue wave in 2026?" is 88% for "Yes." This means the Polymarket crowd currently believes there is a 88% chance that this event will occur. These odds update in real-time based on actual trades, providing a continuously updated signal of what the market expects to happen.

The resolution rules for "Blue wave in 2026?" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.