October 5, 2026

Voters Increasingly Rely on AI Chatbots for Candidate Research Ahead of Midterms

A recent report indicates that 25% of Americans use AI tools daily, with 20% using them for political issues, including elections.
Voters are utilizing chatbots to research down-ballot candidates and compare their positions on key issues, filling a gap left by declining local media.
Despite their usefulness, there is significant distrust in AI responses, with only 1% of users trusting chatbots for political information.

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