Will the Democratic Party candidate win the 2026 Texas Senate election by 0%-3%?
Yes at 24% on 2 Nov 2026, down 10 pts over the previous 7 days. 1 big jump since 2 Nov 2026, listed below.
Data from Polymarket. Numbered dots are the jumps explained below.
Context
This market asks whether the Democratic Party candidate will win the 2026 Texas Senate election by a margin of 0% to 3%. The market resolves based on the absolute difference between the percentages of valid votes received by the first-place and second-place candidates.
With Election Day just hours away on November 3, 2026, recent polls show Democratic candidate James Talarico holding a lead over Republican candidate Ken Paxton. Meanwhile, prediction market traders see a nearly 75% chance that Democrats will win the Senate overall.
Key factors and details heading into the election include voter concerns over gas prices and other issues, as well as reports of approximately 500 fewer polling locations in Texas compared to previous years.
Sources: Dallas News: Texas Senate race: Gas prices frustrate, but other issues sway voters, El Paso Times: Talarico posts best Texas US Senate race poll lead yet over Paxton, FOX 7 Austin: Talarico holds lead over Paxton in latest Texas Senate race poll with Election Day just hours away, CNBC: Prediction market traders now see nearly 75% chance of Democrats winning the Senate, NewsCord: New York Times/Siena Poll Shows James Talarico Leading Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Race: 11 outlets compared, CBS News: 500 fewer polling locations in Texas for midterms than in years last, USA Today: Latest Texas Senate polls on Paxton vs. Talarico heading into midterms
Written by AI from the linked news sources and checked automatically, not by a person.
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Price jumps explained
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2 Nov 2026
Texas Senate Race Polls and Spending Impact Markets
The probability of a close Democratic victory in the Texas Senate election rose following news coverage of polls showing James Talarico leading Ken Paxton. Articles also highlighted significant campaign spending and analytical breakdowns of the tight race as Election Day approached.
Sources: Yahoo: Texas' U.S. Senate Race between Talarico and Paxton: How much money is being spent?, NewsCord: New York Times/Siena Poll Shows James Talarico Leading Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Race: 11 outlets compared, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth: Steve Kornacki breaks down Texas Senate race numbers
After 24 h: too early. After 7 days: too early.
Written by AI from the linked news sources and checked automatically, not by a person.
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Questions about this market
What are the odds for “Will the Democratic Party candidate win the 2026 Texas Senate election by 0%-3%”?
On 2 Nov 2026, Polymarket traders priced Yes at 24%, which means they saw about a 24 in 100 chance. That was down 10 points over the previous 7 days. The live price is shown in the chart at the top of this page.
Why did the odds move recently?
The latest explained move was on 2 Nov 2026, from 15% to 24%: Texas Senate Race Polls and Spending Impact Markets. The probability of a close Democratic victory in the Texas Senate election rose following news coverage of polls showing James Talarico leading Ken Paxton. Every big move is listed under “Price jumps explained” (this one is number 1).
How does this market resolve?
This market will resolve according to the margin of victory between the top two candidates in the specified election. For purposes of this market, candidates nominated by the Democratic & Republican Parties will represent the options for "Democrat" and "Republican," respectively. Independent candidates will not represent options for either party. The full Polymarket rules are at the bottom of this page.
When does this market end?
Polymarket lists 4 Nov 2026 as the end date. It can settle earlier or later if the rules say so, for example when an official result comes in.
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How this market resolves (Polymarket rules)
The 2026 Texas Senate election is currently expected to be held on November 3, 2026. This market will resolve according to the margin of victory between the top two candidates in the specified election. The "margin of victory" is defined as the absolute difference between the percentages of valid votes received by the first-place and second-place candidates. Percentages of the valid votes received by each candidate will be determined by dividing the total number of valid votes each of the top two candidates receives by the sum of all valid votes cast in the election. For purposes of this market, candidates nominated by the Democratic & Republican Parties will represent the options for "Democrat" and "Republican," respectively. Independent candidates will not represent options for either party. The candidates may be named in the contract for the convenience of traders. In the event that any named candidate is replaced as the nominee of their respective party prior to election day, the name in the contract will be updated and the market will resolve based on the replacement nominee of the party. If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, then this market will resolve to the higher margin bracket. If two or more candidates tie for the most valid votes in this election, and the tie is between two candidates listed, this market will resolve to the lowest margin bracket for the candidate whose ballot-listed last name comes first in alphabetical order. If the tie is between a listed candidate and an unlisted candidate, this market will resolve to the lowest margin bracket for the listed candidate. If the tie is between two or more unlisted candidates, this market will resolve to "Other." If the listed candidate is represented in this market group as "Republican" or "Democrat" their ballot-listed last name will still be used for tiebreaking. This market will resolve based on the official vote count once the count has been made official. If the election results are not known definitively by June 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other". If a recount is initiated before the vote total has been made official, the market will remain open until the recount is completed and the vote is made official. The primary resolution source for this market will be the official results of the 2026 Texas Senate election as published by the state electoral authority responsible for certifying the results of the election; however, an overwhelming consensus of credible reporting may also be used.