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2026’s elections could test how heavy trading on prediction markets affects races and results

A laptop screen displays trades on the Kalshi website, April 16, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File) 2026-09-08T11:03:37Z HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Election-season trading on prediction markets, including in this fall’s biggest races, is skyrocketing while states fig.

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  • Published: Sep 8, 2026, 11:23 AM UTC
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