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title: "Who will hold more governorships after the midterms? — after the 2026 midterms"
canonical_url: https://betcrypto.now/events/who-will-hold-more-governorships-after-the-midterms-after-the-2026-midterms
status: live
kickoff_at: 2027-01-01T00:00:00+00:00
trading_closes_at: 2027-01-01T14:59:00+00:00
total_volume_usd: 254505.03
venues: ["Kalshi", "Polymarket", "Polymarket US"]
categories: ["Politics"]
prices_as_of: 2026-10-09T07:19:35+00:00
publisher: BetCrypto
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# Who will hold more governorships after the midterms? — after the 2026 midterms

Live · kickoff 2027-01-01 00:00 UTC · $254,505 traded · listed on Kalshi, Polymarket, Polymarket US

## About

For the purposes of this Contract, the total number of governorships held by a party is calculated by counting (i) uncontested governorships (those without a scheduled election in 2026) plus (ii) contested governorships won by that party's candidate as determined under the resolution criteria of the ELECTION contract, including the accelerated provision.

_From Kalshi's listing._

## Main market

| Outcome | Probability | Cheapest | Kalshi | Polymarket | Polymarket US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 69% | 69¢ on Polymarket | 70¢ | 69¢ | 70¢ |
| Republican Party | 22% | 21¢ on Polymarket US | 24¢ | 22¢ | 21¢ |
| Tie | 10% | 12¢ on Kalshi | 12¢ | 13¢ | 12¢ |

## Open on a venue

- [Kalshi](https://betcrypto.now/go/e/1200?via=md)
- [Polymarket](https://betcrypto.now/go/e/283408?via=md)
- [Polymarket US](https://betcrypto.now/go/e/308213?via=md)

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