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Data scientist uses betting odds to forecast Senate control

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Data scientist Thomas Miller, a professor at Northwestern University, has developed a new methodology to predict election outcomes by analyzing betting odds from platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. His approach, which he calls "NowCasts," uses proprietary algorithms to adjust for biases in betting prices and identify underlying factors driving market changes. Miller's analysis suggests that Donald Trump's actions significantly influence the entire market, impacting multiple races simultaneously. Currently, his forecast indicates a strong trend favoring Democrats in the upcoming Senate elections, with an increased probability of them securing the majority. AI

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Data scientist uses betting odds to forecast Senate control

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Shawn Tully ·

    The data scientist who called Trump’s 2024 win now gives Democrats a 78% shot at the Senate

    Northwestern’s Thomas Miller finds Democrats leading in 18 of 35 races, and the Trump effect hurting the GOP across the board.

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