Inflation and Iran War May Impact Midterm Elections
Concerning economic indicators and the ongoing conflict in Iran are analyzed for their potential influence on upcoming midterm elections.
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| Time | Chance of yes |
|---|---|
| now | 4% |
| 26 Sept, 12:49 UTC | 4% |
| 26 Sept, 08:22 UTC | 3% |
| 25 Sept, 21:27 UTC | 2% |
| 24 Sept, 21:10 UTC | 0% |
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- Iran war and foreign policy — the market puts it at 4%, closing 6 Nov 2026. The market resolves to Yes if voters identify the Iran war and foreign policy as their top priority in the 2026 national U.S. House exit poll. It resolves to No if that specific issue does not rank first in those results. Readers often mistake this for a prediction of actual military action or political outcomes rather than voter priorities.
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