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I am writing to offer an informed perspective on the potential integration of Kalshi's election contracts into our understanding of electoral patterns and voter behavior. This marketplace, if properly regulated, which it would be, has the capability to complement existing polling methodologies, potentially increasing both transparency and the reliability of forecasts. In light of the importance these tools may play in both academic study and public policy, I encourage the commission to oppose the current rule change and advocate for prolonging the public commentary period. Such an extension is critical for ensuring a comprehensive evaluation by stakeholders of the multifaceted implications inherent in this proposal.
