**Mitch McConnell has repeatedly stated his intention to complete his Senate term, which ends January 3, 2027, after announcing in early 2025 that he would not seek an eighth term.** Despite a serious June 2026 fall leading to hospitalization, pneumonia, and extended rehabilitation, he was discharged in early August and continues recovery at home while engaging staff on Senate matters. No resignation has been announced or signaled. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has publicly pressed for health updates or resignation, but McConnell’s office has provided only limited statements confirming ongoing physical therapy tied to his post-polio condition. With the term winding down and a successor election already underway for the full seat, traders assign an 82.5% probability that McConnell serves out the remainder without stepping down, consistent with his public commitments and the absence of any formal action or incapacity declaration.
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$1,313,247 Vol.
$1,313,247 Vol.
Jan 2, 2027
18% chance
$1,313,247 Vol.
$1,313,247 Vol.
Jan 2, 2027
This market will resolve to “Yes” if Mitch McConnell formally announces an intention to step down or otherwise vacates his U.S. Senate seat before his current term is scheduled to end (January 3, 2027, 11:59 PM ET). Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No.”
An announcement will qualify only if it indicates that McConnell will leave office prior to the scheduled end of his term. Statements reaffirming an existing plan to retire at the end of his term will not qualify.
The primary resolution sources will be official statements from Mitch McConnell, his office or representatives, and/or official communications from the U.S. Senate or government.**Mitch McConnell has repeatedly stated his intention to complete his Senate term, which ends January 3, 2027, after announcing in early 2025 that he would not seek an eighth term.** Despite a serious June 2026 fall leading to hospitalization, pneumonia, and extended rehabilitation, he was discharged in early August and continues recovery at home while engaging staff on Senate matters. No resignation has been announced or signaled.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has publicly pressed for health updates or resignation, but McConnell’s office has provided only limited statements confirming ongoing physical therapy tied to his post-polio condition. With the term winding down and a successor election already underway for the full seat, traders assign an 82.5% probability that McConnell serves out the remainder without stepping down, consistent with his public commitments and the absence of any formal action or incapacity declaration.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if Mitch McConnell formally announces an intention to step down or otherwise vacates his U.S. Senate seat before his current term is scheduled to end (January 3, 2027, 11:59 PM ET). Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No.”
An announcement will qualify only if it indicates that McConnell will leave office prior to the scheduled end of his term. Statements reaffirming an existing plan to retire at the end of his term will not qualify.
The primary resolution sources will be official statements from Mitch McConnell, his office or representatives, and/or official communications from the U.S. Senate or government.
An announcement will qualify only if it indicates that McConnell will leave office prior to the scheduled end of his term. Statements reaffirming an existing plan to retire at the end of his term will not qualify.
The primary resolution sources will be official statements from Mitch McConnell, his office or representatives, and/or official communications from the U.S. Senate or government.
Market Opened: Oct 17, 2025, 5:17 PM ET
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$1,313,247End Date
Jan 3, 2027Market Opened
Oct 17, 2025, 5:17 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to “Yes” if Mitch McConnell formally announces an intention to step down or otherwise vacates his U.S. Senate seat before his current term is scheduled to end (January 3, 2027, 11:59 PM ET). Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No.”
An announcement will qualify only if it indicates that McConnell will leave office prior to the scheduled end of his term. Statements reaffirming an existing plan to retire at the end of his term will not qualify.
The primary resolution sources will be official statements from Mitch McConnell, his office or representatives, and/or official communications from the U.S. Senate or government.**Mitch McConnell has repeatedly stated his intention to complete his Senate term, which ends January 3, 2027, after announcing in early 2025 that he would not seek an eighth term.** Despite a serious June 2026 fall leading to hospitalization, pneumonia, and extended rehabilitation, he was discharged in early August and continues recovery at home while engaging staff on Senate matters. No resignation has been announced or signaled.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has publicly pressed for health updates or resignation, but McConnell’s office has provided only limited statements confirming ongoing physical therapy tied to his post-polio condition. With the term winding down and a successor election already underway for the full seat, traders assign an 82.5% probability that McConnell serves out the remainder without stepping down, consistent with his public commitments and the absence of any formal action or incapacity declaration.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if Mitch McConnell formally announces an intention to step down or otherwise vacates his U.S. Senate seat before his current term is scheduled to end (January 3, 2027, 11:59 PM ET). Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No.”
An announcement will qualify only if it indicates that McConnell will leave office prior to the scheduled end of his term. Statements reaffirming an existing plan to retire at the end of his term will not qualify.
The primary resolution sources will be official statements from Mitch McConnell, his office or representatives, and/or official communications from the U.S. Senate or government.
An announcement will qualify only if it indicates that McConnell will leave office prior to the scheduled end of his term. Statements reaffirming an existing plan to retire at the end of his term will not qualify.
The primary resolution sources will be official statements from Mitch McConnell, his office or representatives, and/or official communications from the U.S. Senate or government.
Volume
$1,313,247End Date
Jan 3, 2027Market Opened
Oct 17, 2025, 5:17 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...**Mitch McConnell has repeatedly stated his intention to complete his Senate term, which ends January 3, 2027, after announcing in early 2025 that he would not seek an eighth term.** Despite a serious June 2026 fall leading to hospitalization, pneumonia, and extended rehabilitation, he was discharged in early August and continues recovery at home while engaging staff on Senate matters. No resignation has been announced or signaled. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has publicly pressed for health updates or resignation, but McConnell’s office has provided only limited statements confirming ongoing physical therapy tied to his post-polio condition. With the term winding down and a successor election already underway for the full seat, traders assign an 82.5% probability that McConnell serves out the remainder without stepping down, consistent with his public commitments and the absence of any formal action or incapacity declaration.
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