Who will be Trump's SEC Chair? Odds & Predictions 2026
Important information: Nominees must be confirmed by the United States Senate (recess appointments do not count).
Who will be Trump's SEC Chair?
Who will be Trump's SEC Chair?
Paul Atkins
Yes
Paul Atkins
Yes
Brian Brooks
No
Brian Brooks
No
Jay Clayton
No
Jay Clayton
No
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Paul Atkins
The outcome is Paul Atkins
Resolves Yes ifPaul Atkins is the first person confirmed by the Senate to be SEC Chair between November 8, 2024 and December 31, 2026.Outcome verified from Library of Congress.
Note: this event is mutually exclusive.
Timeline and payout
Market openNov 8, 2024 · 12:00pm EST
Market closedApr 9, 2025 · 9:25pm EDT
Paid outJan 1, 2027 · 11:00am EST
SeriesKXSECCHAIR
EventKXSECCHAIR-26DEC31
MarketKXSECCHAIR-26DEC31-PA
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The Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) oversees the regulation of the securities industry, working to protect investors, maintain fair and efficient markets, and support capital formation. President-elect Trump has nominated Paul Atkins for this role, but he has yet to be confirmed by the Senate. (Source: SEC.gov)