Voters are using AI chatbots to research midterm election ballots. Some rely on them for down-ballot races with limited news coverage. Others create tools to help voters look up their own ballots. Experts warn chatbots may subtly reinforce existing political leanings. AI companies do not disclose how their models are trained or sourced. One in five voters consults chatbots for election news. Democratic and Republican voters use them at similar rates. Users advise framing prompts to hide personal preferences. Some cross-check answers between different chatbots. Local media decline leaves fewer options for learning about candidates. Chatbots can hallucinate or provide false information. Users should verify chatbot outputs independently.
What it unlocks
Voters can now use AI chatbots to research candidates, compare policies, and verify claims for midterm elections.
- 42% of users use AI chatbots to search for information
- 20% of voters consult AI chatbots for election news and voting
- 50% of American adults report using AI-powered chatbots
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