Why Kalshi's Byron Donalds Governor Odds Are Drawing New Scrutiny

Kalshi touts Byron Donalds’ lead in governor race. It’s also donated to his campaign

Prediction markets are looking for “friends in high places,” said a research director at a think tank that aims to reduce the influence of money in politics.

Why Kalshi's Byron Donalds Governor Odds Are Drawing New Scrutiny

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Congressman Byron Donalds has emerged as the early favorite in Florida’s 2026 Governor’s race on prediction market platform Kalshi, but the platform’s promotion of those odds is drawing increased scrutiny after reports revealed ties between a Kalshi investor and Donalds’ campaign. The controversy highlights a growing intersection between political fundraising, election forecasting, […] The post Byron Donalds Leads Florida Gov…