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Obama to Rally for Democratic Senate Candidate in Michigan Hot: $67k traded on its market in 24 hours

Former President Barack Obama will campaign in Detroit on October 24 for Democrat Abdul El-Sayed against Republican Mike Rogers.

1 publisher · 1 article · first seen 5 Oct 2026 · updated 54m ago

The odds

How the odds moved · Abdul El-Sayed
0%50%100%74%29 Sept, 15:59 UTCnowThe Hill: Obama to rally for El-Sayed in Michigan · 5 Oct, 16:56 UTC

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The story so far

1 publisher has covered this in 1 article since 5 Oct 2026. The Hill published first, on 5 October at 16:56 UTC.

3 prediction markets price this story:

  • Abdul El-Sayed — the market puts it at 74%, with $67k traded in the last 24 hours, closing 3 Nov 2027. The market resolves to Yes if a Democrat takes office as a U.S. Senator from Michigan for the term starting in 2027. It resolves to No if no Democrat holds that specific seat during that period. Readers often mistake the linked news story about Barack Obama for the actual event required for resolution.
  • Kent — the market puts it at 88%, with $77 traded in the last 24 hours, closing 3 Nov 2027. The outcome is Yes if Abdul El-Sayed wins the 2026 Michigan Senate general election in Kent County. The outcome is No if he does not win that specific race in that county. Readers often mistake the source of truth, thinking any statewide victory counts instead of only the result in Kent County.
  • At least 58% — the market puts it at 27%, closing 3 Nov 2027. The market resolves to Yes if Abdul El-Sayed receives at least 58% of the popular vote in Oakland County during the 2026 U.S. Senate election. The outcome depends on the certified percentage from that specific county, not the statewide results or campaign activities. Readers often mistake the deadline for the election date rather than the certification date.

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  1. Obama to rally for El-Sayed in Michigan The Hill ·

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  • Kalshi Abdul El-Sayed 74% +2 $67k 24hends 3 Nov 2027

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  • Kalshi Kent 88% −1 $77 24hends 3 Nov 2027

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  • Kalshi At least 58% 27% $0 24hends 3 Nov 2027

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  • Abdul El-Sayed
  • Mike Rogers
  • Barack Obama
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