Tracker
Candidates.
The 2026 candidates drawing significant AI industry spending. Coverage centers on U.S. House and Senate races, with two governor's contests — Florida and Tennessee — included where AI PACs have made substantial commitments. Select a candidate for the underlying PAC activity, policy position, and related legislation.
Each row is labeled Federal race or State race. For state-legislature spending, see state battlegrounds.
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Tracked candidates
48 candidates · sorted by AI PAC spendingMoney / Position
27 Republicans · 21 Democrats · Backed by both sides of the AI spending war.
Reported / pledged — awaiting FEC filings
PAC spending has been publicly reported but has not yet appeared in FEC Schedule E independent expenditure filings.
This tracker covers candidates with confirmed AI PAC spending as reported in FEC filings and verified news sources. Leading the Future has indicated activity in additional Texas open-seat races created by the departures of Reps. Chip Roy, Jodey Arrington, Troy Nehls, and Wesley Hunt, but specific candidate-level spending in those races has not yet been confirmed. As new filings are released, additional races will be added. Have information we should know about? tips@aivoteguide.org