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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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Ted W. Lieu | AI on the Ballot

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Ted W. Lieu

U.S. House · California

Export Control and Compute GovernanceNo mention

Military and National Security Uses of AIMixed

AI Regulation PhilosophySupport

AI Companion ChatbotsNo mention

Children's Online SafetyNo mention

Data CentersNo mention

Jobs and Workforce DisruptionNo mention

Deepfakes and AI FraudNo mention

AI PreemptionOppose

Intellectual Property and AINo mention

3 positions on record

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Military and National Security Uses of AI

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

MixedMedium

Author of the Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous AI Act, which bars federal funds for any nuclear launch by an automated system without "meaningful human control".

Source: Statement · lieu.house.gov

AI Regulation Philosophy

A candidate's general stance on regulating AI systems.

SupportHigh

Author of the National AI Commission Act (with Buck and Eshoo) to build "a risk-based framework for AI" and recommend what new governmental structure is needed.

Source: Statement · lieu.house.gov

AI Preemption

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

OpposeHigh

One of five lead sponsors introducing the GUARDRAILS Act (H.R. 8031), repealing the executive order designed to establish a moratorium on state AI policies.

Source: Statement · sarajacobs.house.gov

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Last updated Oct 18, 2026

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