Kalshi suspends GOP House candidate in North Carolina for betting on own race

Source: thehill.com · Section: politics · Bias: Center · Published: Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:08:46 GMT

Prediction market Kalshi has suspended GOP House candidate Laurie Buckhout from its platform for three years, after it determined she wagered on her own race. After launching her candidacy in North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District last December, Buckhout purchased less than $1,000 worth of contracts related to her race against Rep. Don Davis (D-N.C.), according...

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