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Election markets on Friday, May 8, 2026

Republicans ended the day 54% to win the Senate; Democrats ended the day 76% to win the House (Democratic odds down 4.2 points); the biggest move was VA-06 (Virginia), where Democratic odds went from 59% to 16%; 4 races changed favorites.

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