Elections commission chair warns against betting on Wisconsin elections

By: Henry Redman

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: March 30, 2026

Words: 536

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Wisconsin Elections Commission Chair Ann Jacobs is warning voters that it’s against state law to wager on an election if you are casting a ballot in that race.

Jacobs’ comments, made last week on X, come as prediction market sites such as Kalshi and Polymarket have continued to grow in popularity.

“I know it’s all the rage to bet on everything, but you cannot bet on an election in Wisconsin,” Jacobs wrote. …

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