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title: "How many states will elect a governor and senator from different parties this year? (Directional) — 2026 midterms"
canonical_url: https://betcrypto.now/events/how-many-states-will-elect-a-governor-and-senator-from-different-parties-this-year-directional-2026-midterms
status: live
kickoff_at: 2027-02-01T00:00:00+00:00
trading_closes_at: 2026-11-03T14:59:00+00:00
total_volume_usd: 604.09
venues: ["Kalshi"]
categories: ["Politics"]
prices_as_of: 2026-10-09T13:22:11+00:00
publisher: BetCrypto
data_api: https://betcrypto.now/api/v1/events/how-many-states-will-elect-a-governor-and-senator-from-different-parties-this-year-directional-2026-midterms
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# How many states will elect a governor and senator from different parties this year? (Directional) — 2026 midterms

Live · kickoff 2027-02-01 00:00 UTC · $604 traded · listed on Kalshi

## About

If a runoff is required to determine the winner of any race, the runoff result governs. Candidates elected as independents or without a party nomination are considered a different party from any party nominee.

_From Kalshi's listing._

## Main market

| Outcome | Probability | Cheapest | Kalshi |
|---|---|---|---|
| At least 1 | — | — | — |
| At least 2 | — | — | — |
| At least 3 | 88% | 92¢ on Kalshi | 92¢ |
| At least 4 | 62% | 66¢ on Kalshi | 66¢ |
| At least 5 | — | — | — |
| At least 6 | — | — | — |
| At least 7 | — | — | — |
| At least 8 | — | — | — |

## Open on a venue

- [Kalshi](https://betcrypto.now/go/e/9486?via=md)

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