McConnell’s February 2025 announcement that he would not seek reelection and would serve out his term through January 2027 remains the dominant factor behind the 96.4% “No” probability. With only weeks left before the term expires and his successor, Rep. Andy Barr, already elected in the November 2026 midterms, traders see minimal incentive or procedural path for an early resignation. Recent developments, including McConnell’s September 2026 return to the Senate floor after a June hospitalization and fall, plus his post-election public statement committing to a smooth transition, have reinforced expectations that he will complete his duties. The only realistic shifts would involve a sudden acute health event or unforeseen personal circumstance forcing resignation in the final weeks, though no such indicators have emerged.
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Este mercado se resolverá a favor de "Sí" si Mitch McConnell anuncia formalmente su intención de dimitir o deja vacante de otro modo su escaño en el Senado de EE. UU. antes de la fecha prevista para el fin de su mandato actual (3 de enero de 2027, 23:59 ET). De lo contrario, este mercado se resolverá a favor de "No".
Un anuncio solo se considerará válido si indica que McConnell dejará el cargo antes de la fecha prevista para el fin de su mandato. No se considerarán válidas las declaraciones que reafirmen un plan ya existente de jubilarse al término de su mandato.
Las principales fuentes para resolver el mercado serán las declaraciones oficiales de Mitch McConnell, de su oficina o de sus representantes, y/o las comunicaciones oficiales del Senado de EE. UU. o del Gobierno.
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