[Wisconsin Warns Election Contract Traders May Lose Voting Eligibility in Same Election, Kalshi Calls It Voter Suppression] Odaily Planet Daily News – The Wisconsin Elections Commission stated that residents who purchase contracts related to a specific election on platforms like Kalshi or Polymarket may lose their eligibility to vote in the same election. The commission noted that knowingly voting while ineligible could constitute a Class I felony. The commission unanimously approved a legal memorandum regarding prediction markets during its July 9 meeting and issued a statewide notice on Tuesday. The restrictions apply only to the corresponding election and do not automatically affect traders' voting eligibility in other unrelated elections. Benjamin Freeman, head of Kalshi's election division, stated that the directive is "clearly unconstitutional and illegal," adding that the company has hundreds of thousands of users in Wisconsin alone. Robert DeNault, Kalshi's head of enforcement and legal counsel, emphasized that election markets certified by the CFTC and offered on federally regulated exchanges are lawful. A Polymarket spokesperson said the company would respond to the commission's claims through appropriate legal channels. Both companies argue that their products are tradable financial contracts rather than gambling.