AI and the United States Midterm Elections

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How will the 2026 midterms reshape the future of AI policy in Washington? As lawmakers wrestle with how to regulate a fast-moving industry, the election's outcome could redraw the balance of power and reset the agenda on AI safety, competition, and oversight, even as generative AI simultaneously transforms how campaigns persuade and reach voters. In this talk, Justin Hendrix of Tech Policy Press unpacks how the midterms may shift the trajectory of federal AI policy, and how AI tools are changing the mechanics of the election itself. Attendees will come away with a clearer sense of the political forces that will shape AI governance in the next Congress and how technology is altering the campaign landscape today. Join us for a clear-eyed look at the intersection of two stories that will define the year ahead, drawn from Tech Policy Press's ongoing reporting and analysis.