Democrats suddenly within reach of Senate control

Betting markets and polls show a dramatic shift toward Democrats taking both chambers at the midterms.

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Democrats suddenly within reach of Senate control

Betting markets and polls show a dramatic shift toward Democrats taking both chambers at the midterms.

In brief

Betting markets and polls show a dramatic shift toward Democrats taking both chambers at the midterms. Betting markets now give Democrats a sixty-one to sixty-five percent chance of taking the Senate, a sharp reversal from predictions of Republican control. Originally reported by Fortune.

Gas prices and Iran tensions shift voter mood

Gasoline costs four dollars forty-seven per gallon on average. Diesel is six dollars fifty-two. Conflict with Iran continues.

Betting markets flip on Senate control

Kalshi and Polymarket now show Democrats favored to take the Senate. Kalshi gives them a sixty-one percent chance. Previously it was neck and neck.

Polymarket shows even stronger Democratic edge

Polymarket shows even stronger Democratic edge

Polymarket gives Democrats a sixty-five percent chance of taking the Senate, reflecting the sudden shift in voter sentiment.

Generic ballot shows eight-point Democratic lead

Real Clear Politics' generic congressional vote tracker shows Democrats leading Republicans by eight point five percent.

Analysts raise Democratic odds sharply

Piper Sandler raised Democratic House odds from seventy to eighty percent and Senate odds from forty to forty-five percent.

“Political conditions for Republicans continue to deteriorate and a growing number of races in traditionally Republican territory in the House and Senate look competitive.”

Seven Senate races now toss-ups

Seven Senate races now toss-ups

Seven Senate races are within two and a half points. The Senate is likely to remain a toss-up going into election day.

The takeaway

Betting markets now give Democrats a sixty-one to sixty-five percent chance of taking the Senate, a sharp reversal from predictions of Republican control.

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