How many federal judges will be confirmed in January 2026?
How many federal judges will be confirmed in January 2026?
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Yes
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Yes
1 to 3
No
1 to 3
No
4 to 6
No
4 to 6
No
7 or above
No
7 or above
No
Market Rules
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If below 1 federal judges are confirmed after Jan 16, 2026 and before Feb 2026, then the market resolves to Yes. Outcome verified from Library of Congress.
The positions that are eligible for inclusion are:
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Supreme Court justices
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Court of Federal Claims judges
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U.S. Court of Appeals judges
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U.S. District Court (including territorial courts) judges
Judges for the following courts are NOT included:
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U.S. Court of International Trade
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U.S. Tax Court
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U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
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U.S. Court of Military Commission Review
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District of Columbia local courts (D.C. Court of Appeals and Superior Court of the District of Columbia)
Timeline and payout
Market openJan 16, 2026 · 10:00am EST
Market closedAfter the outcome occurs
Paid out5 minutes after closing
SeriesKXJUDGECOUNT
EventKXJUDGECOUNT-26JAN
MarketKXJUDGECOUNT-26JAN-1
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