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Election Officials Are Preparing for Prediction Markets to Sow Chaos in the Midterms

Monday, August 17, 2026


Election officials across the United States are preparing for potential disruptions related to prediction markets ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Election administrators have expressed concerns about poll worker safety and voter confusion between betting odds and actual election results. Several states have begun drafting guidance for election workers on how to address questions about prediction market data.

Original reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/election-officials-are-preparing-for-prediction-markets-to-sow-chaos-in-the-midterms/

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