- Mitch McConnell steps down from Senate before his term ends?3¢3 %
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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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.