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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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Walter Michael "Mike" Ezell | AI on the Ballot

RIncumbent

Walter Michael "Mike" Ezell

U.S. House · Mississippi

Export Control and Compute GovernanceNo mention

Military and National Security Uses of AIMixed

AI Regulation PhilosophyOppose

AI Companion ChatbotsNo mention

Children's Online SafetyNo mention

Data CentersNo mention

Jobs and Workforce DisruptionNo mention

Deepfakes and AI FraudNo mention

AI PreemptionNo mention

Intellectual Property and AINo mention

2 positions on record

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Positions on the use of AI in military, intelligence, or national security contexts.

MixedMedium

Says that AI is a helpful aid to law enforcement, but should not be a substitute for trained personnel.

A candidate's general stance on regulating AI systems.

OpposeHigh

Argues that if industry is overregulated, adversaries will advance AI capabilities before the US

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Last updated Jun 9, 2026