Bill targets lawmakers betting on own elections ahead of midterms

According to Cointelegraph, a bill titled the No Betting on Your Own Race Act seeks to prohibit U.S. legislators from placing bets related to their own upcoming elections. The legislation addresses concerns about potential conflicts of interest when elected officials wager on outcomes involving their candidacies.

The bill will not be considered by Congress before the 2026 midterms, as lawmakers are currently in recess and will return after the election takes place.