As they prepare to administer this fall’s elections, state officials worry the rise of betting will make their jobs more difficult. State officials who are administering elections this fall say prediction markets could allow bad actors to meddle in the process. Sean Rayford / Getty Images fileJuly 21, 2026, 6:34 PM EDTBOSTON — Election officials are increasingly concerned that the proliferation of prediction markets could further fuel distrust and disruption around the midterm elections in an already contentious political climate.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
Election officials fear prediction markets will fuel distrust in the midterms
As they prepare to administer this fall’s elections, state officials worry the rise of betting will make their jobs more difficult.
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