TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.3b
24H VOL:
$228,458,490
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,028,936
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,879,276,037
410,833
Markets across
40,345
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,363
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 9, 9:02 AM EST
Kalshi
This event tracks whether specific political topics or names are mentioned during a scheduled Georgia U.S. Senate debate. Participants will discuss various issues, and the outcome depends on the inclusion of certain keywords or phrases in the official debate transcript or broadcast.
The event evaluates whether any participating candidate mentions specific predefined terms during the Georgia U.S. Senate debate scheduled for October 8, 2026. Each market corresponds to a unique term or phrase (e.g., "Trump," "Abortion," "Border"). A market resolves to "Yes" if the exact term, its plural/possessive form, or an alternative specified version (e.g., "China / Chinese") is uttered by any candidate in an official capacity during the debate. Resolution relies primarily on live broadcast video, with official transcripts used as a secondary source if video consensus cannot be reached. Grammatical variations, inaudible off-mic comments, and content from unrelated recordings do not count. If the debate is canceled, the "Event does not qualify" market resolves to "Yes," nullifying all others. Postponements within 14 days keep markets open.
Typically, prediction market odds reflect a 'wisdom of the crowd' perspective, aggregating diverse viewpoints and information. This often contrasts with analyst forecasts, which can be influenced by individual biases or institutional positions. While analysts may focus on polling data and campaign strategies, this market incorporates a broader range of factors, including real-time information and participant insights. It's common to see divergences between the two, particularly when unexpected events occur or when the market perceives information not yet reflected in traditional analysis.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction. Traders buy and sell contracts representing different outcomes – in this case, whether specific candidates will be mentioned during the Georgia Senate debate. The price of each contract reflects the market's collective belief about the probability of that outcome occurring. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders participate and new information emerges, the prices adjust, providing a dynamic assessment of the likely events. The higher the price, the greater the perceived chance of the candidate being mentioned.
This market resolves around Oct 22, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Resolution will be based on a review of transcripts and recordings of the Georgia Senate debate to determine whether each candidate was explicitly mentioned. The market will settle to 100 for any outcome that occurred and 0 for those that did not. Traders should monitor news sources and official debate materials for updates as the resolution approaches.
Several factors could significantly impact this market. Any major news developments related to the candidates involved, such as policy announcements or unexpected endorsements, could shift expectations. Changes in polling data or analyst predictions could also influence trading activity. Furthermore, any pre-debate statements or campaign messaging that hints at the topics candidates will address could drive price movements. Finally, the format of the debate itself—whether it’s a more confrontational or collaborative setting—could affect the likelihood of certain candidates being mentioned.