Super PAC Launched Campaign Targeting AI Voting Records
The Tomorrow Together group has committed $4 million to highlight Republican opposition to state-level AI regulation.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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The Tomorrow Together super PAC launched a $4 million ad campaign in October 2026 targeting four Republican House incumbents. The ads focus on the representatives' 2025 votes against a measure to block states from regulating artificial intelligence.
Why it matters
The campaign tests whether a populist stance against the AI industry can drive electoral success. Founders Rob Flaherty and Karthik Ganapathy aim to leverage voter concerns about data centers, job losses, and AI safety.
The ad campaign targets Representatives Rob Bresnahan, Juan Ciscomani, Derrick Van Orden, and Tom Barrett. These lawmakers previously voted against a measure to block state AI regulation that was bundled within a tax cut bill.
The players
Tomorrow Together
A super PAC founded by Rob Flaherty and Karthik Ganapathy to influence legislative policy through populist messaging.
Rob Bresnahan
A Republican incumbent representative from Pennsylvania who voted against a measure to block state AI regulation.
Juan Ciscomani
A Republican incumbent representative from Arizona who voted against a measure to block state AI regulation.
Derrick Van Orden
A Republican incumbent representative from Wisconsin who voted against a measure to block state AI regulation.
Tom Barrett
A Republican incumbent representative from Michigan who voted against a measure to block state AI regulation.
The details
The campaign utilizes digital and broadcast advertisements that suggest AI chatbots pose risks of grooming or manipulating children. These materials attempt to link the lawmakers' 2025 votes to broader anxieties regarding the construction of regional data centers and local job displacement.
Timeline
The targeted representatives voted to block state AI regulation in 2025.
The Tomorrow Together super PAC officially launched in September 2026.
The Tech Race
The initiative marks a departure from traditional tech advocacy by framing AI regulation as a central electoral wedge issue. This strategy tests whether industry-related policy votes can displace local economic concerns as a primary motivator for voters.
Voters in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Wisconsin, and Michigan will likely see these advertisements in the lead-up to the 2026 elections. The campaign focuses on connecting legislative actions to personal concerns about child safety and regional economic stability.
The takeaway
The campaign signals an evolving political landscape where AI policy serves as a potent tool for populist mobilization. Observers should track the electoral outcomes for the four targeted incumbents to determine if this anti-Big Tech strategy gains wider adoption in future cycles.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Raw Story.
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