Quick Info
| Profession | Statistician, journalist, author |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 13/01/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | East Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
Latest News about Nate Silver
12/08/2026
Silver launched a new midterm model that made Democrats slight favorites to win the Senate in 2026. The model drew attention because it diverged from prediction markets, which were less confident about a Democratic takeover.
04/08/2026
Silver said Republicans still had a low-probability path to holding the House in the 2026 midterms despite weak national polling. He described the situation as difficult for Republicans, but not impossible.
29/06/2026
Nate Silver said prediction markets were underestimating Democratic chances in the 2026 midterm elections, especially for control of the House of Representatives. His comments framed Democrats as stronger than market odds suggested, while still treating the outcome as uncertain.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Nathaniel Read Silver |
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| Known For | Founding FiveThirtyEight and election forecasting |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Alma Mater | University of Chicago |
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Personal Life
| Birth Name | Nathaniel Read Silver |
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Family
| Father | Brian David Silver |
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| Mother | Sally (Thrun) |
Career
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Social Media
| X | https://x.com/NateSilver538 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Worked on baseball statistics and forecasting early in his career | |
| 2. Gained national attention after his 2008 election predictions | |
| 3. Predicted the winner of all 50 states in the 2012 U.S. presidential election |