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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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Stephen J. "Steve" Scalise | AI on the Ballot

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Stephen J. "Steve" Scalise

U.S. House · Louisiana

Export Control and Compute GovernanceNo mention

Military and National Security Uses of AINo mention

AI Regulation PhilosophyOppose

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

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A candidate's general stance on regulating AI systems.

OpposeMedium

Endorsed the White House National AI Legislative Framework, March 20, 2026, as a roadmap "that provides innovators with certainty."

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.

SupportHigh

"House Republican leaders, including Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, have expressed support for broad bans on states' ability to regulate AI."

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Last updated Oct 18, 2026