Government shutdown occurs before 2026 midterm elections despite GOP…

Partisan infighting and inability to reconcile defense and non-defense spending caps will force a partial or full government shutdown in October or early November 2026. Democrats and Republicans fail to agree on a continuing resolution or omnibus bill by the October 1 fiscal year deadline.

regulatory · Prediction Market

Implied probability (Yes)

35%

Closes

2026-11-05

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