TOTAL VOLUME:
$142.3b
24H VOL:
$107,419,736
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,643,541,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,594,026,835
471,138
Markets across
35,775
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,926
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
38%
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Kalshi:
62%
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This market tracks which party will win the U.S. House of Representatives seat in Texas’s 15th congressional district following the 2026 election. Currently, the consensus probability favors a Democratic win at 82.0%, while the Republican Party is at 18.5%. This aggregated view combines data from Polymarket and Kalshi, and will resolve according to official results reported by the Federal Election Commission (https://www.fec.gov/). Keep an eye on the election results following the voting period, with a resolution date estimate of January 4, 2027, to see which party secures the TX-15 seat.
This market will resolve according to the party of the candidate who wins the TX-15 congressional district seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections. The midterm elections will take place on November 3, 2026. A candidate's party will be determined by their ballot-listed or otherwise identifiable affiliation with that party at the time all of the 2026 House elections are conclusively called by this market's resolution sources. A candidate without a ballot-listed affiliation to either the Democrat or Republican parties will be considered a member of one of these parties based on the party with which they most recently expressed their intent to caucus at the time all of the House elections are conclusively called by this market's resolution sources. This market will resolve based on the result of the election as indicated by a consensus of credible reporting. If there is ambiguity, this market will resolve based solely on the official results as reported by the United States government, specifically the Federal Election Commission (https://www.fec.gov/).
The market resolves based on the party affiliation of the House member sworn in for TX-15 for the term beginning in 2027. Resolution occurs when the elected representative takes office, with outcomes determined by whether that member belongs to the Democratic Party or the Republican Party.
Prediction market odds often offer a different perspective than traditional polling averages. While polls capture a snapshot of current voter sentiment, this market reflects what individuals are willing to put their money on, potentially incorporating more nuanced information and anticipating shifts in support. This can lead to divergences, especially as the election nears and more information becomes available. The collective wisdom of traders in this market can sometimes be a more accurate predictor of the final result than polls alone, offering a real-time assessment of the race.
Prices on Polymarket and Kalshi can diverge due to several factors. Polymarket and Kalshi can show different implied probabilities for the same outcome because of liquidity, fee structure, participant mix, and how each venue defines the contract. Each platform has its own user base, trading dynamics, and fee structures, which can influence pricing. Additionally, differing levels of liquidity and varying interpretations of available information can contribute to discrepancies. For instance, one platform might attract more sophisticated traders with access to unique data, while the other might have a broader, more general audience. These factors can create temporary price differences, even though both are tracking the same underlying event.
This market resolves around Jan 4, 2027, with the outcome confirmed once the winner of the TX-15 House election is verifiable from credible public reporting. The result will be based on the official election results certified by the relevant election authorities. Traders will then be able to claim their winnings or fulfill their obligations based on the final outcome. This process ensures a transparent and reliable resolution to this market, reflecting the actual results of the election.
Several events could significantly impact this market. Major endorsements, significant fundraising announcements, and unexpected developments in the candidates' campaigns could all shift predictions. Polling data releases, particularly those showing substantial changes in voter preferences, will also likely cause movement. Furthermore, any unforeseen events affecting the political landscape, such as debates or controversies, could influence trader sentiment and alter the odds. A change in the overall national political climate could also have a ripple effect on this market.