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Midterm Elections: Americans Have Wagered $1.9 Billion on Prediction Markets on U.S. Races — With Democrats Favored to Win House and Senate


How much has been wagered on the 2026 midterm elections? One estimate puts the figure at nearly $1.9 billion on Kalshi and Polymarket.

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