Democrats Gain Slight Edge In Senate Battle, Prediction Markets Show

The 2026 Senate race remains closely contested, but prediction market traders are now giving Democrats a narrow advantage in the fight for control of the chamber.

Kalshi traders put Democrats’ chances of winning the Senate at 54%, while Polymarket traders put them at 59%. Before the US-Iran war began in February, Republicans had roughly 60% odds of retaining control on both platforms.

The shift has coincided with renewed pressure from rising energy prices. US oil has climbed above $100 per barrel, while gasoline has topped $4 a gallon nationally and diesel prices have reached record highs.

Recent polling has also shown a favorable environment for Democrats. A New York Times/Siena poll reported Democratic congressional candidates leading Republicans nationally among likely voters by nearly nine percentage points.

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