GA-05 House Election Winner: Odds & Probability

Prediction markets price the Democratic Party’s chance of retaining the GA-05 House seat at 97.3% — near-certain — as the 2026 midterms approach. The contract will resolve based on the winner’s party affiliation per ballot or caucus intent.

97.3%+0.0 pts 24h

Will the Democratic Party win the GA-05 House seat?

Updated · Volume $52.6K

94%96%98%99%Aug 10Aug 17Aug 25Sep 1Sep 8
OutcomeProbability24h
Will the Democratic Party win the GA-05 House seat?97.3%+0.0
Will the Republican Party win the GA-05 House seat?0.4%-0.1
Will D win the GA-05 House seat?0.0%0.0
Will A win the GA-05 House seat?0.0%0.0
Will E win the GA-05 House seat?0.0%0.0
Will C win the GA-05 House seat?0.0%0.0
Will another party win the GA-05 House seat?0.0%0.0
Will B win the GA-05 House seat?0.0%0.0

The Democratic Party outcome dominates the market, while the remaining scenarios are all long shots.

Context

Aug 18, 2026

Probability rose from 94.3% to 97.3% — a 3.0-point move over the past day.

Aug 2, 2026

Probability rose from 94.3% to 96.5% — a 2.2-point move over the past day.

Prediction markets have consistently priced a Democratic victory as the dominant outcome. As of 15 min ago, the contract trades at 97.3%. The market resolves to the party of the candidate who wins Georgia’s 5th congressional district in the November 3, 2026 midterm election. A candidate’s party is defined by their ballot-listed affiliation. If no party appears on the ballot, the market looks to the party with which the candidate most recently expressed an intent to caucus. The outcome is determined through a consensus of credible reporting; should any ambiguity arise, the Federal Election Commission’s official results become the sole resolution source. The contract’s price is unlikely to move far without a major shift in the district’s political dynamics. The fixed election date and the resolution deadline by Nov 3, 2026 provide the only scheduled milestones. Any change in the odds will stem from news that meaningfully alters the race’s competitiveness.

FAQ

How is the winning party determined?

The market uses the candidate’s ballot-listed party. If no party is listed, it defaults to the party with which the candidate most recently expressed an intent to caucus.

When does the market resolve?

It resolves after the 2026 midterm elections, once a consensus of credible reporting identifies the winner, or through official FEC results if there is ambiguity.

What happens if the election result is disputed?

The market first relies on a consensus of credible reporting. If no consensus emerges, it resolves solely on the official results reported by the Federal Election Commission.

Does the market consider independent or third-party candidates?

Yes, but only if such a candidate wins the seat. The market resolves to whichever party the winner is affiliated with under the contract’s rules.

Data: Polymarket · Methodology · Not financial advice

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