“Three questions that will define AI's political power”

Key points

• The 2026 midterms test voter sentiment on the AI race and policy wedge issues.
• Guardrails Alliance and Tomorrow Together run ads targeting AI positions in multiple states.
• Some AI groups spend over $50 million via super PACs, largely avoiding AI in ads.
• Elon Musk contributions exceed $400 million, influencing several races nationwide.
• Races in Michigan, California, Colorado, Minnesota and others scrutinize AI safety and regulation.