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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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Kevin Hern | AI on the Ballot

Kevin Hern

U.S. Senate · Oklahoma

Export Control and Compute GovernanceNo mention

Military and National Security Uses of AINo mention

AI Regulation PhilosophyUnclear

AI Companion ChatbotsNo mention

Children's Online SafetySupport

Data CentersNo mention

Jobs and Workforce DisruptionNo mention

Deepfakes and AI FraudNo mention

AI PreemptionSupport

Intellectual Property and AINo mention

3 positions on record

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A candidate's general stance on regulating AI systems.

UnclearMedium

"AI policy supports innovation, competitiveness, and security"

Views on protecting minors from harms related to AI or AI-mediated platforms.

SupportHigh

Voted "Yes" on TAKE IT DOWN Act

Stance on federal preemption of state AI laws, states' rights to regulate AI, and the patchwork of local vs. national regulatory approaches.

SupportMedium

Voted for H.R. 1 (House passage contained the state-AI moratorium)

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Last updated Oct 18, 2026