Democratic incumbent Jeff Merkley holds a commanding position in the 2026 Oregon U.S. Senate race, reflected in trader consensus favoring the Democratic nominee at 97.1 percent. Oregon's consistent Democratic voting patterns in federal contests, combined with Merkley's primary performance exceeding 93 percent and broad institutional support, underpin the implied probability. Republican nominee David Brock Smith secured his party's nod with under 30 percent in a fragmented primary, limiting general-election momentum. Forecasters across outlets rate the contest as safe or solid Democratic, consistent with historical margins and the absence of competitive polling shifts. Late developments such as a major scandal, health event for the incumbent, or unexpected national realignment could alter the trajectory, though no such catalysts have emerged within the resolution window.
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$3,650 Vol.
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This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 midterm Oregon U.S. Senate election, inclusive of any run-offs.
A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date.
Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.Democratic incumbent Jeff Merkley holds a commanding position in the 2026 Oregon U.S. Senate race, reflected in trader consensus favoring the Democratic nominee at 97.1 percent. Oregon's consistent Democratic voting patterns in federal contests, combined with Merkley's primary performance exceeding 93 percent and broad institutional support, underpin the implied probability. Republican nominee David Brock Smith secured his party's nod with under 30 percent in a fragmented primary, limiting general-election momentum. Forecasters across outlets rate the contest as safe or solid Democratic, consistent with historical margins and the absence of competitive polling shifts. Late developments such as a major scandal, health event for the incumbent, or unexpected national realignment could alter the trajectory, though no such catalysts have emerged within the resolution window.
This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 midterm Oregon U.S. Senate election, inclusive of any run-offs.
A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date.
Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.
A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date.
Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.
Market Opened: Oct 13, 2025, 5:04 PM ET
Volume
$6,726End Date
Nov 3, 2026Market Opened
Oct 13, 2025, 5:04 PM ETResolver
0x2F5e3684c...This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 midterm Oregon U.S. Senate election, inclusive of any run-offs.
A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date.
Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.Democratic incumbent Jeff Merkley holds a commanding position in the 2026 Oregon U.S. Senate race, reflected in trader consensus favoring the Democratic nominee at 97.1 percent. Oregon's consistent Democratic voting patterns in federal contests, combined with Merkley's primary performance exceeding 93 percent and broad institutional support, underpin the implied probability. Republican nominee David Brock Smith secured his party's nod with under 30 percent in a fragmented primary, limiting general-election momentum. Forecasters across outlets rate the contest as safe or solid Democratic, consistent with historical margins and the absence of competitive polling shifts. Late developments such as a major scandal, health event for the incumbent, or unexpected national realignment could alter the trajectory, though no such catalysts have emerged within the resolution window.
This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 midterm Oregon U.S. Senate election, inclusive of any run-offs.
A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date.
Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.
A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date.
Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.
Volume
$6,726End Date
Nov 3, 2026Market Opened
Oct 13, 2025, 5:04 PM ETResolver
0x2F5e3684c...Democratic incumbent Jeff Merkley holds a commanding position in the 2026 Oregon U.S. Senate race, reflected in trader consensus favoring the Democratic nominee at 97.1 percent. Oregon's consistent Democratic voting patterns in federal contests, combined with Merkley's primary performance exceeding 93 percent and broad institutional support, underpin the implied probability. Republican nominee David Brock Smith secured his party's nod with under 30 percent in a fragmented primary, limiting general-election momentum. Forecasters across outlets rate the contest as safe or solid Democratic, consistent with historical margins and the absence of competitive polling shifts. Late developments such as a major scandal, health event for the incumbent, or unexpected national realignment could alter the trajectory, though no such catalysts have emerged within the resolution window.
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