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Supreme Court vacancy in 2026?

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Politics·SCOTUS

Supreme Court vacancy in 2026?

56% chance
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56% chance
Polymarket
NEW
This market will resolve to "Yes" if at least one seat on the United States Supreme Court becomes vacant between January 1 and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official announcements from the U.S. Government. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used. Trader consensus on Polymarket implies a 55.5% probability of a Supreme Court vacancy arising in 2026, reflecting heightened speculation around aging conservative justices Clarence Thomas (78) and Samuel Alito (76 as of April), amid reports of Alito's undisclosed health scare in March that required hospitalization. Recent analyses from Reuters and The New York Times highlight the political calculus for retirements before November 2026 midterms, when Republicans risk losing Senate control under President Trump, potentially limiting confirmation prospects thereafter. No official announcements have occurred, but this strategic timing—coupled with historical patterns of justices timing exits for favorable administrations—drives the closely contested odds, with traders weighing health uncertainties against justices' public commitments to continue serving.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if at least one seat on the United States Supreme Court becomes vacant between January 1 and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

The primary resolution source for this market will be official announcements from the U.S. Government. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$3,643
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Dec 15, 2025, 7:18 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if at least one seat on the United States Supreme Court becomes vacant between January 1 and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official announcements from the U.S. Government. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if at least one seat on the United States Supreme Court becomes vacant between January 1 and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official announcements from the U.S. Government. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used. Trader consensus on Polymarket implies a 55.5% probability of a Supreme Court vacancy arising in 2026, reflecting heightened speculation around aging conservative justices Clarence Thomas (78) and Samuel Alito (76 as of April), amid reports of Alito's undisclosed health scare in March that required hospitalization. Recent analyses from Reuters and The New York Times highlight the political calculus for retirements before November 2026 midterms, when Republicans risk losing Senate control under President Trump, potentially limiting confirmation prospects thereafter. No official announcements have occurred, but this strategic timing—coupled with historical patterns of justices timing exits for favorable administrations—drives the closely contested odds, with traders weighing health uncertainties against justices' public commitments to continue serving.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if at least one seat on the United States Supreme Court becomes vacant between January 1 and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

The primary resolution source for this market will be official announcements from the U.S. Government. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$3,643
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Dec 15, 2025, 7:18 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if at least one seat on the United States Supreme Court becomes vacant between January 1 and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official announcements from the U.S. Government. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Supreme Court vacancy in 2026?" is a prediction market on Polymarket where traders buy and sell "Yes" or "No" shares based on whether they believe this event will happen. The current crowd-sourced probability is 56% for "Yes." For example, if "Yes" is priced at 56¢, the market collectively assigns a 56% chance that this event will occur. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"Supreme Court vacancy in 2026?" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Dec 16, 2025. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

To trade on "Supreme Court vacancy in 2026?," simply choose whether you believe the answer is "Yes" or "No." Each side has a current price that reflects the market's implied probability. Enter your amount and click "Trade." If you buy "Yes" shares and the outcome resolves as "Yes," each share pays out $1. If it resolves as "No," your "Yes" shares pay $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current probability for "Supreme Court vacancy in 2026?" is 56% for "Yes." This means the Polymarket crowd currently believes there is a 56% chance that this event will occur. These odds update in real-time based on actual trades, providing a continuously updated signal of what the market expects to happen.

The resolution rules for "Supreme Court vacancy in 2026?" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.