Multi-source·Aug 31, 2026·2 sources analyzed
Kalshi Suspends Republican House Candidate for Betting on Her Own Race
Kalshi has suspended a Republican House candidate for placing bets on her own election. The candidate acknowledged her actions as a mistake. (sources: nytimes, thehill)
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Modern Action Briefing
Kalshi suspended Laurie Buckhout for three years and imposed a fine after determining she wagered on her own congressional race. Buckhout described her actions as a 'dumb mistake.'
- Laurie Buckhout is a Republican House candidate in North Carolina’s 1st Congressional District.
- Kalshi issued a three-year suspension and a fine of nearly $2,600 to Buckhout.
- Buckhout acknowledged her actions as a mistake.
Why it matters
The suspension raises questions about the ethics of betting on political races by candidates.