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Delaware County Bans Poll Workers from Betting on Elections

4/16/2026

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Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania banned poll workers from betting on elections via prediction markets.
The Delaware County Board of Elections amended the poll worker oath to include the ban, citing conflicts of interest.
Elections director Jim Allen said the change aims to maintain public trust in election integrity.
Jennifer Morrell, CEO of The Elections Group, noted prediction markets could incentivize influencing outcomes rather than merely predicting them.

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Delaware County in southeastern Pennsylvania banned poll workers from betting on elections via prediction markets.
The Delaware County Board of Elections amended the poll worker oath to include the ban, citing conflicts of interest.
Elections director Jim Allen said the change aims to maintain public trust in election integrity.
Jennifer Morrell, CEO of The Elections Group, noted prediction markets could incentivize influencing outcomes rather than merely predicting them.