Prediction markets have skyrocketed in popularity this election cycle, with users wagering on the outcomes of various elections. Here is where the markets stand on the cusp of polls closing. There are several online platforms people can use to place wagers on elections and other political drama, including PredictIt, Polymarket, Kalshi, and Betfair. Recently, the […]

Swift resolutions to Election Day snags, including long lines, broken machines, and isolated instances of threatening behavior, have led to an overall smooth voting process as the first polls prepare to close. The handful of incidents that have arisen have largely been met with quick responses from election officials or law enforcement, prompting relief from […]

Former President Donald Trump is the Election Day betting odds favorite to win the 2024 presidential election. His odds to win plummeted earlier in the week, making him a narrow favorite, but have since bounced back to give him a more comfortable margin. Trump had a 28.9-point lead among bettors on Oct. 29, and that […]

Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Ben Wikler predicted that if it appears that former President Donald Trump is winning his state, it will be a temporary “red mirage.” Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are battling for the state’s 10 electoral votes on Tuesday. Wikler appeared on MSNBC to make the argument that once the results […]