Prediction markets claim victory lap after calling midterms ahead of networks
Kalshi, Polymarket and other venues argue their 2026 midterm pricing beat traditional polls and TV calls, intensifying debate over their role in election coverage.
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- CNBCPrediction markets cement their status after forecasting Democratic sweep of Congress
- The HillDemocrats won big on Election Day. Prediction markets gave an early glimpse
- Bloomberg.comPrediction Markets Won Big Last Night
- SemaforPrediction markets win big on election night
- The Event HorizonPrediction Markets And Midterms: A Postmortem
- Covers.com2026 Midterm Results: Prediction Market Accuracy and Key Upsets
- LiveNOW from FOXPrediction markets vs. polls: Who got the election right?
- The GuardianAre prediction markets accurate on elections? The US midterms are a big test