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AI on the Ballot

Nonpartisan research tracking where U.S. Congressional candidates in the 2026 midterm elections stand on artificial intelligence policy.

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Jeff Merkley | AI on the Ballot

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Jeff Merkley

U.S. Senate · Oregon

Export Control and Compute GovernanceNo mention

Military and National Security Uses of AINo mention

AI Regulation PhilosophySupport

AI Companion ChatbotsNo mention

Children's Online SafetyNo mention

Data CentersNo mention

Jobs and Workforce DisruptionSupport

Deepfakes and AI FraudNo mention

AI PreemptionNo mention

Intellectual Property and AINo mention

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AI Regulation Philosophy

A candidate's general stance on regulating AI systems.

SupportMedium

Co-led ICE Out of Our Faces Act with Markey, Jayapal, Wyden to ban ICE/CBP use of facial recognition and other biometric ID; stated "For years, I've been ringing the alarm bells about the dangers of a national surveillance state built on facial recognition technology".

Jobs and Workforce Disruption

Positions on AI-driven job displacement, reskilling programs, unemployment policy, and tax policy for distributing AI-driven wealth.

SupportHigh

Joined Wyden and Markey on Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems (BIAS) Act mandating every federal agency that uses/funds/oversees AI have a civil rights office; warned "AI has the potential to exacerbate discrimination and inequality" and federal agencies need safeguards.

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Last updated Jun 3, 2026

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