Invitation to Participate
Share your Perspective on AI. Reach the National Conversation
A non-partisan opportunity for candidates and elected officials to discuss AI, energy, jobs, infrastructure, and innovation with voters and policymakers across the country, through a substantive, professionally produced conversation.
20 Episodes · June to November 3, 2026 · Every Wednesday · Non-Partisan 501(c)(3) · Reston, Virginia · Equal Access · On the Record
Both Nominees Invited
Equal Access
Topic Provided in Advance
No Ambush Interviews
Non-Partisan
No Debate Format
Common Questions
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Why should I do this?
Reach voters in your state, share your perspective on AI and public policy, and receive professionally produced content your campaign can use across digital platforms.
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What will we talk about?
Discussions focus on AI, innovation, energy, workforce impacts, infrastructure, public safety, governance, and issues affecting your state and constituents. We share topics in advance.
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Is this safe and fair?
Produced by a non-partisan 501(c)(3). Topics shared in advance. Identical format for all candidates. All invitations logged. Appearances do not constitute an endorsement.
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Who will see it?
An engaged national audience across YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X, including voters, policymakers, media, and business leaders.
Why Appearing is Worth your Time
137K+
Reach voters in your state. A single political episode has reached 137,000 viewers, promoted to voters, press, and policy professionals for weeks around your primary.
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Platforms, simultaneous distribution across YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X.
What Your Campaign Receives
A complete content package, at no cost
Every candidate who participates receives a complete content package at no cost, immediately after the episode airs.
Full episode recording for your own use
Short-form clips for social media
Graphics and promotional assets
Distribution across all six platforms
Your AI perspective shared nationally
Equal format, identical to all candidates
Is This Safe and Fair?
Equal terms, in writing, for everyone
Equal Format for Every Candidate
Both nominees in every featured race are offered identical format, access, and runtime. We send all invitations in writing on the same date and log them. No candidate receives preferential treatment.
Topic Provided in Advance
Both nominees in every featured race are offered identical format, access, and runtime. We send all invitations in writing on the same date and log them. No candidate receives preferential treatment.
Non Partisan 501(c)(3) Standard
Both nominees in every featured race are offered identical format, access, and runtime. We send all invitations in writing on the same date and log them. No candidate receives preferential treatment.
For Experts and Journalists
Contribute to the series
AI on the Ballot also features subject-matter experts, academics, and journalists who can help voters understand what is at stake. If you research or report on AI policy, energy, elections, or the workforce, we would like to hear from you.
Experts and Academics
Share analysis on AI governance, energy and infrastructure, labor, or election integrity, on the record and in plain language.
Experts and Academics
Share analysis on AI governance, energy and infrastructure, labor, or election integrity, on the record and in plain language.
Experts and Academics
Share analysis on AI governance, energy and infrastructure, labor, or election integrity, on the record and in plain language.
Booking and Series Inquiries
Schedule a 15-minute briefing call
To discuss participation, walk through the format, or ask any question, reach John Zahaitis at John@knowledgenetworks.org.