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title: "When will James McDonald be confirmed as SDNY U.S. attorney? — In 2026"
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trading_closes_at: 2027-01-01T04:59:00+00:00
total_volume_usd: 10300.6
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# When will James McDonald be confirmed as SDNY U.S. attorney? — In 2026

Live · $10,301 traded · listed on Kalshi

## About

If a nomination is withdrawn before the deadline, that market immediately resolves to No.

_From Kalshi's listing._

## Main market

| Outcome | Probability | Cheapest | Kalshi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before Jan 1, 2027 | 6% | 10¢ on Kalshi | 10¢ |
| Before Oct 1, 2026 | — | — | — |
| Before Jul 25, 2026 | — | — | — |
| Before Jul 18, 2026 | — | — | — |
| Before Aug 8, 2026 | — | — | — |
| Before Jun 27, 2026 | — | — | — |

## Open on a venue

- [Kalshi](https://betcrypto.now/go/e/293335?via=md)

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