Following a series of shocking polls for the Republicans since Labor Day, the odds about Democrat gains in key races are crashing everywhere.

Where the market stands · Betfair Exchange, at time of writing
Main market
Outcome A2.06 · 49%
Outcome B2.58 · 39%
Related market
Outcome C1.43 · 70%

The Democrats are ever stronger favourites to regain control of the House of Representatives. The best odds among betting apps lies with 1/7, with most firms now offering 1/10 or shorter. The Republicans are at around 6/1.

Whilst there is little dispute about which party is on course to win the House – and this is no surprise given historic trends leaning towards the party in opposition to the president – there is regarding the size of the Democrat victory among polling models. 

This is largely due to districts being rated as ‘toss-ups’, which models will call closer to election day. 

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Pennsylvania
Candidate A47%
Candidate B44%
Arizona
Candidate A46%
Candidate B42%
Wisconsin
Candidate A45%
Candidate B45%

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