Kalshi launches political power index amid scrutiny over prediction markets

Kalshi has rolled out a new political benchmark that tries to capture the balance of power between Democrats and Republicans in a single number. The product, called the Kalshi American Power Index , or KPOW, is now available on the company’s platform. Kalshi says the index combines current political control with market expectations about where power is likely to move next, creating a continuously updated reading of the U.S.