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Politics·Midterms

South Dakota Senate Election: Turnout

icon for South Dakota Senate Election: Turnout
Politics·Midterms

South Dakota Senate Election: Turnout

375K-400K 28%

400K+ 25%

250K-275K 23%

325K-350K 21%

Polymarket
NEW

375K-400K 28%

400K+ 25%

250K-275K 23%

325K-350K 21%

Polymarket
NEW

<250K

$40 Vol.

11%

250K-275K

$40 Vol.

23%

275K-300K

$40 Vol.

17%

300K-325K

$40 Vol.

21%

325K-350K

$40 Vol.

21%

350K-375K

$40 Vol.

18%

375K-400K

$40 Vol.

28%

400K+

$63 Vol.

25%

This market will resolve according to the total number of valid votes cast in the 2026 midterm election for Senator from South Dakota. If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, then this market will resolve to the higher range bracket. If the results of the specified election are not definitively known by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to the lowest range bracket. All votes certified for candidates or non-candidate options in the specified election are included. Invalidated or blank votes are not included. In ranked-choice or preferential systems, the first-round vote total will be used. The primary resolution source for this market will be the official results of the 2026 midterm election for Senator from South Dakota, 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.In a low-competition U.S. Senate race where incumbent Republican Mike Rounds holds a commanding lead over independent Brian Bengs following the Democratic nominee's withdrawal, trader consensus clusters around 250,000–325,000 total votes cast. Limited race salience, modest primary turnout near 36 percent, and lingering effects from summer party-switching for the gubernatorial runoff contribute to this tight distribution. Upcoming absentee voting beginning September 18, ongoing litigation over documentary proof of citizenship requirements that could affect Native American participation, and Democratic efforts to reverse recent registration changes introduce additional variables. Get-out-the-vote intensity, concurrent state legislative contests, and Election Day conditions remain the primary factors that could shift probabilities among the leading turnout brackets.

This market will resolve according to the total number of valid votes cast in the 2026 midterm election for Senator from South Dakota.

If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, then this market will resolve to the higher range bracket.

If the results of the specified election are not definitively known by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to the lowest range bracket.

All votes certified for candidates or non-candidate options in the specified election are included. Invalidated or blank votes are not included. In ranked-choice or preferential systems, the first-round vote total will be used.

The primary resolution source for this market will be the official results of the 2026 midterm election for Senator from South Dakota, 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.This market will resolve according to the total number of valid votes cast in the 2026 midterm election for Senator from South Dakota. If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, then this market will resolve to the higher range bracket. If the results of the specified election are not definitively known by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to the lowest range bracket. All votes certified for candidates or non-candidate options in the specified election are included. Invalidated or blank votes are not included. In ranked-choice or preferential systems, the first-round vote total will be used. The primary resolution source for this market will be the official results of the 2026 midterm election for Senator from South Dakota, 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.
Volume
$343
End Date
Nov 3, 2026
Market Opened
Aug 18, 2026, 10:22 AM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
This market will resolve according to the total number of valid votes cast in the 2026 midterm election for Senator from South Dakota. If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, then this market will resolve to the higher range bracket. If the results of the specified election are not definitively known by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to the lowest range bracket. All votes certified for candidates or non-candidate options in the specified election are included. Invalidated or blank votes are not included. In ranked-choice or preferential systems, the first-round vote total will be used. The primary resolution source for this market will be the official results of the 2026 midterm election for Senator from South Dakota, 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.In a low-competition U.S. Senate race where incumbent Republican Mike Rounds holds a commanding lead over independent Brian Bengs following the Democratic nominee's withdrawal, trader consensus clusters around 250,000–325,000 total votes cast. Limited race salience, modest primary turnout near 36 percent, and lingering effects from summer party-switching for the gubernatorial runoff contribute to this tight distribution. Upcoming absentee voting beginning September 18, ongoing litigation over documentary proof of citizenship requirements that could affect Native American participation, and Democratic efforts to reverse recent registration changes introduce additional variables. Get-out-the-vote intensity, concurrent state legislative contests, and Election Day conditions remain the primary factors that could shift probabilities among the leading turnout brackets.

This market will resolve according to the total number of valid votes cast in the 2026 midterm election for Senator from South Dakota.

If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, then this market will resolve to the higher range bracket.

If the results of the specified election are not definitively known by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to the lowest range bracket.

All votes certified for candidates or non-candidate options in the specified election are included. Invalidated or blank votes are not included. In ranked-choice or preferential systems, the first-round vote total will be used.

The primary resolution source for this market will be the official results of the 2026 midterm election for Senator from South Dakota, 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.This market will resolve according to the total number of valid votes cast in the 2026 midterm election for Senator from South Dakota. If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, then this market will resolve to the higher range bracket. If the results of the specified election are not definitively known by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to the lowest range bracket. All votes certified for candidates or non-candidate options in the specified election are included. Invalidated or blank votes are not included. In ranked-choice or preferential systems, the first-round vote total will be used. The primary resolution source for this market will be the official results of the 2026 midterm election for Senator from South Dakota, 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.
Volume
$343
End Date
Nov 3, 2026
Market Opened
Aug 18, 2026, 10:22 AM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...

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"South Dakota Senate Election: Turnout" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 8 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "375K-400K" at 28%, followed by "400K+" at 25%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 28¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 28% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

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