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Why was Ben Midgley banned from Kalshi?
Kalshi banned Midgley for three years and fined him $5,434 after determining he placed bets on his own 2026 Maine gubernatorial candidacy, violating rules that bar trading on events where a participant has any influence on the outcome.
How did Ben Midgley perform in the 2026 Maine Republican primary?
Midgley finished second in the ranked-choice Republican primary for governor, advancing to the final round against Robert B. Charles before losing; Charles received 59,873 votes (60.3%) to Midgley's 39,499 (39.7%) in the final tally.
What was Ben Midgley's background before running for governor?
Midgley is a businessman who served as president of Planet Fitness and co-founded Crunch Franchising, growing it to hundreds of locations; he has no prior elected office experience and positioned himself as a conservative outsider.
What did Ben Midgley say about the Kalshi ban?
Midgley stated he viewed Kalshi as a novelty and entertainment source, was unaware candidates could not bet on themselves, did not hide his identity, and cooperated once informed; he donated any winnings to charity per platform policy.
Did Ben Midgley have a campaign website?
Yes, Midgley maintained the campaign site benforgovernor.com during his 2026 bid.