Kalshi, a prediction market, has asked influencers to delete posts that spread conspiracy theories about the integrity of the Los Angeles mayoral election. This follows a pattern where initial Republican leads in voting began to diminish as mail-in ballots were counted, raising suspicions among voters.

• 01Kalshi requested influencers to remove posts questioning the integrity of the Los Angeles mayoral election.
• 02The posts were linked to the concept of the 'red mirage,' where Republicans initially appear to lead in elections due to early counting patterns.
• 03Right-wing influencers, including Kangmin Lee and Benny Johnson, made sponsored posts suggesting election manipulation, which Kalshi deemed violations of its marketing policies.
• 04Polymarket, a competitor to Kalshi, has not removed similar posts, raising questions about its approach to influencer sponsorship.
• 05Kalshi and Polymarket reportedly fund hundreds of influencers, with Polymarket executives having sent at least $350,000 to influencers for promotions.

The removal of conspiracy-themed posts may help restore some public confidence in the electoral process in Los Angeles.