U.S. elections are Polymarket's biggest markets. Here's everything you need to know about trading American political predictions.
US Election Market Types
- Presidential: National winner and state-by-state
- Senate: Control and individual races
- House: Majority party
- Gubernatorial: State governor races
- Primary: Party nominations
Key Markets to Watch
- Presidential winner: Highest volume market
- Swing states: PA, MI, WI, AZ, GA, NV, NC
- Senate control: Often decides legislative agenda
- House majority: Controls spending bills
Trading US Elections
- Follow state-specific polling
- Watch early voting data
- Monitor campaign spending patterns
- Consider correlated outcomes
US User Restrictions
Important: Polymarket is not available to U.S. residents. Americans should use Kalshi for legal election trading.
Track Elections with Alphascope
Alphascope aggregates election markets:
- Predictions → All election markets
- News → Political news