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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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Troy Downing | AI on the Ballot

RIncumbent

Troy Downing

U.S. House · Montana

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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A candidate's general stance on regulating AI systems.

SupportLow

Lead sponsor on AI-WISE Act, which provided an education-first approach rather than hard regulation. Suggests regulatory stance.

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

SupportHigh

Sponsored AI-WISE Act, which frames AI as a "force multiplier" for small-town economies and jobs.

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Last updated Jul 15, 2026