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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 Kirkland | AI on the Ballot

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Walter Kirkland

U.S. House · Maryland

Export Control and Compute GovernanceNo mention

Military and National Security Uses of AINo mention

AI Regulation PhilosophyMixed

AI Companion ChatbotsNo mention

Children's Online SafetyNo mention

Data CentersMixed

Jobs and Workforce DisruptionSupport

Deepfakes and AI FraudNo mention

AI PreemptionNo mention

Intellectual Property and AINo mention

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AI Regulation Philosophy

A candidate's general stance on regulating AI systems.

MixedMedium

Supports "innovation...paired with accountability"; pushing for "clear, practical rules governing artificial intelligence."

Data Centers

Positions on the development, regulation, or public impact of data center infrastructure as it relates to AI, including energy consumption and grid reliability concerns tied to AI workloads.

MixedHigh

Supports expanding datacenters "that create jobs—but with responsibility"; encourages fair taxation.

Jobs and Workforce Disruption

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

SupportMedium

Aims to expand AI training hubs to create a "prepared workforce."

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Last updated Jul 15, 2026

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