Colorado State House
Short Answer
1. Market Behavior & Drivers
- Poliwave projects Democrats to retain the Colorado House, 47 seats to 18.
- Democrats hold 43 of 65 seats, and the House leans structurally Democratic.
- While Republicans gained seats in 2024, the Democratic majority appears a clear baseline.
Who Wins and Why
| Outcome | Market | Model | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic party | 98.0% | 97.8% | Poliwave projects Democrats to retain the Colorado House due to their current majority and structural advantage. |
| Republican party | 3.0% | 2.2% | Republicans gained three seats in 2024, demonstrating their capacity to compete and win districts. |
Current Context
Sources (11)
- 1Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 2Supermajority control at stake in Colorado House of Representatives elections - Ballotpedia Newsnews.ballotpedia.org
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- 4Colorado’s 2026 General Election Landscape | Brownsteinbhfs.com
- 5STATE LEGISLATIVE DEEP DIVEimg1.wsimg.com
- 62026 Colorado House Election: Polls & Odds | Prediction Edgepredictionedge.com
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- 112026 Colorado House Election: Polls & Odds | Prediction Edgepredictionedge.com
2. Price Chart
Historical Price (Probability)
3. Significant Price Movements
Notable price changes detected in the chart, along with research into what caused each movement.
📈 October 09, 2026: 63.0pp spike
Price increased from 9.0% to 72.0%
Outcome: Democratic party
Sources (9)
- 1Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 22026 General Election Official Candidate Listsos.state.co.us
- 3CO VOTE 2026: Incumbent Dem Eliza Hamrick faces two challengers for District 61 seat - Sentinel Coloradosentinelcolorado.com
- 4CO VOTE 2026: Dem Naquetta Ricks faces GOP Clinton Porter for House District 40 - Sentinel Coloradosentinelcolorado.com
- 5CO VOTE 2026: Dem Rep. Chad Clifford seeks reelection against GOP Jill Thompson - Sentinel Coloradosentinelcolorado.com
- 6CO VOTE 2026: Rep. Michael Carter faces GOP and Libertarian challengers in District 36 - Sentinel Coloradosentinelcolorado.com
- 7News Release - Colorado Secretary of Statesos.state.co.us
- 8News Release - Colorado Secretary of Statesos.state.co.us
- 9Will the VoteHub 2026 generic ballot margin (D − R, tim… | Frenzy Capitalfrenzycap.com
4. Market Data
Contract Snapshot
This market resolves YES if the Democratic party wins the Colorado State House election. Conversely, it resolves NO if the Democratic party does not win the Colorado State House election. Trading begins on November 3, 2024, at 8:00 AM EST, with a maximum payout date of November 3, 2027. No special settlement conditions are detailed in the provided content.
Available Contracts
Market options and current pricing
| Outcome bucket | Yes (price) | No (price) | Last trade probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic party | $0.98 | $0.03 | 98% |
| Republican party | $0.03 | $0.98 | 3% |
Market Discussion
As of October 10, 2026, prediction-market consensus strongly favors Democrats to retain the Colorado State House, with data pricing the Democratic Party at 97%–98% [1][2]. A separate forecast projects Democrats holding the 65-seat House by approximately 47–18, well above the 33-seat majority threshold [3]. It is important to note that these are predictions for the upcoming 2026 election, not election results [4][1].
Sources (4)
- 1Colorado State House winner? - Kalshi noteringen | CoinRithmcoinrithm.com
- 2More politics betting odds | Parlay the Peopleparlaythepeople.com
- 3Colorado House of Representatives Forecast 2026: Seats, Map and Ratings | Poliwavepoliwave.com
- 4Colorado state legislative election results, 2026ballotpedia.org
5. Trust Index
Primary risk· Trade quality
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6. What do the 2024 election results, where Republicans gained three State House seats, reveal about party vulnerabilities and strengths heading into the 2026 cycle?
| Republican seat gains (2024) | 3 seats [1][2] |
|---|---|
| 2024 Democratic advantage | 43-22 [1][2] |
| 2026 Democratic control probability | approximately 98% [3] |
Sources (5)
- 1Democrats lose Colorado House supermajoritycoloradosun.com
- 2Colorado Democrats lose supermajority in State Housecpr.org
- 3More politics betting odds | Parlay the Peopleparlaythepeople.com
- 42024 Colorado House of Representatives electionen.wikipedia.org
- 5Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2026ballotpedia.org
7. How could the outcomes in key battleground districts, such as the HD-17 open-seat race, act as a catalyst for Democrats to regain a supermajority by November 2026?
| Current Democratic Seats | 42 seats (October 2026) [1][2][3] |
|---|---|
| Supermajority Threshold | 44 seats [1][2][3] |
| Probability of Democratic Victory | 98% [4] |
Sources (4)
8. How do the 2026 campaign strategies and resource allocations of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) and their Republican counterparts compare in Colorado?
| DLCC 2026 Fundraising Goal | $50 million (DLCC) [1][2] |
|---|---|
| Colorado House Majority (2024) | 43–22 (Democrats) [3] |
| Seats for House Supermajority | 44 [3] |
Sources (8)
- 1Announces state legislative targets for 2026 - State Affairs Propro.stateaffairs.com
- 2Democrats Make a Fresh Push to Win State Legislaturesnytimes.com
- 3Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 4The DLCC Target Map 2026dlcc.org
- 5DLCC and RSLC targeting 30 of the same chambers in 2026...news.ballotpedia.org
- 6Colorado voters to decide whether there will be a Democratic...news.ballotpedia.org
- 7The 6 biggest themes of Colorado's 2026 legislative sessioncoloradosun.com
- 82026 Colorado Legislative Session Preview | Brownsteinbhfs.com
9. What public, district-level polling data is available for the most competitive Colorado House districts for the post-primary 2026 election season?
| Public District-Level Polls | None found for competitive Colorado state House districts [1][2] |
|---|---|
| Colorado House General Election Date | November 3, 2026 [3] |
| PoliWave Forecast for HD58 | R 50.9%-49.1% (R +1.7, Toss-up) [1] |
Sources (10)
- 1Colorado House of Representatives Forecast 2026poliwave.com
- 2Three districts that will answer key Colorado political questions | Paula Noonan - Colorado Politicscoloradopolitics.com
- 3Colorado House of Representatives elections, 2026ballotpedia.org
- 4House District 16 | 4-way contest in closely-watched racecoloradopolitics.com
- 5House District 13 | Consuelo Redhorse versus Miguel Martinezcoloradopolitics.com
- 6House District 44: Anthony Hartsook versus Rick Bownesscoloradopolitics.com
- 7Gabe Evans and Manny Rutinel are tied, poll shows - The Colorado Suncoloradosun.com
- 8Voters in Colorado Springs’ congressional district may elect a Democrat for the first time, poll shows - The Colorado Suncoloradosun.com
- 9Trump is very unpopular among Latinos in Colorado's tossup district The Colorado Suncoloradosun.com
- 10National Democrats see a path toward winning all 8 of Colorado’s congressional districts in 2026 - The Colorado Suncoloradosun.com
10. How might voter turnout in competitive federal races, like the U.S. House District 8 contest, influence down-ballot results for the Colorado State House in November 2026?
| US House District 8 Rematch | Evans (R) vs. Rutinel (D) in 2026 [1][2] |
|---|---|
| Unaffiliated Voter Participation (2026 CO Primary) | Nearly 40% of all ballots cast [3][4] |
| Colorado State House Majority | Democrats hold a 43-22 majority [5][2] |
Sources (7)
- 1Colorado's 8th Congressional District - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 22026 Colorado Primary Live Results - 270toWin.com270towin.com
- 3Turnout surges and winning margins stretch as final returns...coloradopolitics.com
- 4Live coverage: 2026 Colorado primary electioncoloradonewsline.com
- 5Key state House races in Colorado: Sean Camacho, Iris...coloradopolitics.com
- 6Don't Forget the Down-Ballotlevin-center.org
- 7A drag on the ticket? Estimating top‐of‐the‐ticket effects on...onlinelibrary.wiley.com
11. What Could Change the Odds
Key Catalysts
Key Dates & Catalysts
- Expiration: November 03, 2027
- Closes: November 03, 2027
Sources (12)
- 12026 Midterm Prediction Markets: 5 things traders are telling usipredicta.co
- 2Midterms 28 Days: Democrats at 91¢ House, 64¢ Senate on Kalshipredictionauthority.com
- 3House, Senate odds swing toward Democrats as midterms nearnextpredict.io
- 42026 US Midterm Elections: The Battle for Congress and What's at Stake for Financial Markets | Pepperstonepepperstone.com
- 5KGI CIO Insightskgi.com.hk
- 62026 Colorado House of Representatives electionen.wikipedia.org
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- 8Colorado state legislative election results, 2026 - Ballotpediaballotpedia.org
- 9Election Results & Datasos.state.co.us
- 102026 Colorado State House 46 General Election Results | DDHQintegration-votes.decisiondeskhq.com
- 11Colorado House Districts - 11/03/2026 Electiontracer.sos.colorado.gov
- 122026 Colorado State House 26 General Election Vote History | DDHQcanary-votes.decisiondeskhq.com