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US Midterm Election Betting Surpasses 2024 Congressional Total

Wagering volumes on upcoming US midterm elections have already exceeded the total recorded for the 2024 congressional races, according to recent market data.

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Elena Kovač · Central Banks Desk · 18 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
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US Midterm Election Betting Surpasses 2024 Congressional Total

Wagering volumes on United States midterm elections have outpaced the total betting recorded for the previous congressional cycle, according to recent data.

The figures highlight growing participation in political prediction markets as a barometer for legislative outcomes, drawing increased attention from analysts tracking electoral sentiment.

Further details regarding specific platforms, exact monetary volumes, or breakdowns of the wagers were not immediately available in the preliminary data reports.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Elena covers macroeconomic data and policy across the eurozone, translating industrial output, inflation and growth figures into what they mean for markets.

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