A Regulating AI Series · 2026 US Midterm Elections
The people shaping America's AI future are on the ballot.
AI on the Ballot is a non-partisan series and public-information project examining how artificial intelligence policy is shaping the 2026 US midterm elections — through candid conversations with the candidates and officials writing the rules, and a continuously updated record of where they stand.
Non-Partisan
Equal access, No endorsements. Strictly cooperation.
On the Record
30-minute issue-focused conversations.
Trusted Platform
Senators, Members of Congress, Governors & AGs.
National Reach
Across multiple platforms to policy leaders & voters.
Featured policymakers from both major political parties and across federal and state government. This is the platform they chose to share their perspective on AI.
Two Ways to Hold This Election Accountable
The Conversations
20 episodes. Every Wednesday. June 15 — November 3, 2026.
30-minute, issue-focused conversations with Senators, Governors, and policy leaders — on the record, equal access, no ambush interviews.
The Record
A non-partisan, public-information tracker of where 2026 midterm candidates stand on data centers, AI regulation, jobs, energy costs, AI taxation, and election deepfakes — sourced and updated continuously.
Episodes
Featured Episodes
Featured Guests
Leaders Shaping America s AI Future
The Issues Defining 2026
Key AI Policy Issues
AI & Campaigns
Deepfakes, influence operations, and disclosure in political advertising.
Election Security
Protecting voter data, voting systems, and democratic infrastructure.
Federal Regulation
Building a national framework for responsible AI.
State Legislation
State-level approaches to AI governance and enforcement.
Jobs & Workforce
Preparing Americas workforce for the AI transformation.
Energy & Infrastructure
Powering AI responsibly through sustainable infrastructure.
States & Races Covered
Where AI Policy Meets Voters
We focus on competitive Senate and Governor races across key states where AI policy is a deciding issue.
Our Impact
Reach.
Influence.
On the Record.
Owned Subscribers
YouTube Views
Spotify Impressions
LinkedIn Impressions
YouTube Subscribers
Spotify Streamed Impressions
Competitive Senate & Governor Races
Sustained reach across all platforms
WHY APPEAR ON AI ON THE BALLOT
Amplify Your Voice. Shape the Future
Your Position on Record
30-minute issue-focused conversation on the AI policy questions that matter most.
Reach Voters & Policy Leaders
Policy leaders, voters, journalists, and enterprise decision-makers across the nation.
Campaign-Ready Content
Receive our AI episodes and editable clips for your owned channels.
Trusted by Public Leaders
From U.S. Senators to Governors, leaders choose AI on the Ballot to share their AI policy vision.
Equal Access Platfrom
Every participant receives the same format, time allocation, and opportunity to present their position.
Amplify Your Policy Impact
Leverage distribution across YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, LinkedIn, and major platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know
AI Policy on the Ballot (AOB) is an initiative by Knowledge Networks that explores how AI policy and governance are influencing elections, democratic systems, and political decision-making. AI on the Ballot is a non-partisan election series examining how artificial intelligence policy is shaping the 2026 US midterm elections. Across 20 episodes, we bring candidates, elected officials, and policy experts into 30-minute, issue-focused conversations about where they stand on AI.
AI is transforming elections through personalized campaigning, automated content creation, deepfakes, and data-driven voter targeting. AOB examines the impact of AI policy in the 2026 US elections through direct conversations with the candidates and officials shaping that policy.
AOB’s primary focus is the 2026 US midterm elections—the candidates, races, and policy questions on the ballot this cycle.
Energy and infrastructure, data centers, jobs and workforce impacts, AI taxation, federal versus state regulation, election security, deepfakes and disinformation, and other AI policy questions affecting voters and communities.
Both nominees in every featured race are offered identical format, access, and runtime. All invitations are extended in writing and logged. No candidate receives preferential treatment, and appearances do not constitute an endorsement.
No. There is no cost to participate. Appearing on AI on the Ballot is offered on equal terms to all eligible candidates in a featured race.
AI is increasingly used in political campaigns, voter communication, and information distribution. AI policy in elections helps ensure transparency, fairness, and protection against misinformation and misuse of technology.
AI governance focuses on creating rules, safeguards, and ethical frameworks to manage how AI is used in political systems while ensuring accountability and protecting democratic integrity.
AI is used for voter targeting, content generation, sentiment analysis, and digital outreach. AOB examines the benefits and risks of these tools and the regulatory questions they raise for candidates and policymakers.
No. AI on the Ballot is strictly non-partisan. We do not endorse candidates, parties, or positions. Our role is to ask questions and create a platform for candidates to share where they stand—not to advocate for any outcome.
You can reach out directly to discuss participation. We’ll walk you through the format, the topics, and what your campaign receives—including the full episode recording, shareable clips, and promotional assets. Contact John Zahaitis at John@knowledgenetworks.org.
To schedule a call, discuss partnerships, or for general inquiries, reach out to John Zahaitis at John@knowledgenetworks.org.
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