Mitch McConnell announced in February 2025 that he would not seek an eighth Senate term and would retire at the end of his current term in January 2027. Recent health setbacks, including a summer 2026 fall that required hospitalization and rehab, prompted Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to demand proof of capacity to serve or a resignation. McConnell has instead signaled continued engagement with Senate business from home following his August discharge, with no public statements or procedural moves indicating an early exit. Traders price the "no" outcome at 82.5% because historical precedent for voluntary mid-term Senate resignations by long-serving members is low absent incapacity declarations, and McConnell’s actions align with completing his tenure. The resolution hinges on whether he formally resigns or vacates the seat before January 2027.
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$1,313,074 Vol.
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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 announced in February 2025 that he would not seek an eighth Senate term and would retire at the end of his current term in January 2027. Recent health setbacks, including a summer 2026 fall that required hospitalization and rehab, prompted Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to demand proof of capacity to serve or a resignation. McConnell has instead signaled continued engagement with Senate business from home following his August discharge, with no public statements or procedural moves indicating an early exit. Traders price the "no" outcome at 82.5% because historical precedent for voluntary mid-term Senate resignations by long-serving members is low absent incapacity declarations, and McConnell’s actions align with completing his tenure. The resolution hinges on whether he formally resigns or vacates the seat before January 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.
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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$1,313,074End Date
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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 announced in February 2025 that he would not seek an eighth Senate term and would retire at the end of his current term in January 2027. Recent health setbacks, including a summer 2026 fall that required hospitalization and rehab, prompted Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to demand proof of capacity to serve or a resignation. McConnell has instead signaled continued engagement with Senate business from home following his August discharge, with no public statements or procedural moves indicating an early exit. Traders price the "no" outcome at 82.5% because historical precedent for voluntary mid-term Senate resignations by long-serving members is low absent incapacity declarations, and McConnell’s actions align with completing his tenure. The resolution hinges on whether he formally resigns or vacates the seat before January 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.
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
$1,313,074End Date
Jan 3, 2027Market Opened
Oct 17, 2025, 5:17 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...Mitch McConnell announced in February 2025 that he would not seek an eighth Senate term and would retire at the end of his current term in January 2027. Recent health setbacks, including a summer 2026 fall that required hospitalization and rehab, prompted Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to demand proof of capacity to serve or a resignation. McConnell has instead signaled continued engagement with Senate business from home following his August discharge, with no public statements or procedural moves indicating an early exit. Traders price the "no" outcome at 82.5% because historical precedent for voluntary mid-term Senate resignations by long-serving members is low absent incapacity declarations, and McConnell’s actions align with completing his tenure. The resolution hinges on whether he formally resigns or vacates the seat before January 2027.
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