Kalshi, one of the world’s largest prediction market companies, struck a deal with the Associated Press to license its elections data starting with the 2026 midterms.
As the popularity of betting booms in the U.S., prediction markets are trying to distinguish themselves with partnerships that boost the credibility of information presented on their platforms. CNN and CNBC both have exclusive deals with Kalshi. Wall Street Journal-parent Dow Jones and Yahoo Finance have inked deals with Kalshi-rival Polymarket.
Ahead of the 2026 midterms, the AP will provide Kalshi with its vote count data and race calls for national and major state elections
