Democratic group launches $1.1m AI voter outreach ahead of 2028 election

A Democratic political organisation in the United States has announced a new $1.1 million research drive to shape how it engages voters on artificial intelligence ahead of the 2028 presidential election.

The initiative, unveiled at the “What’s Next” conference in Denver, follows the group’s earlier effort, Tomorrow Together, which spent $6.5 million during the mid‑term cycle to push for tighter limits on AI and data‑centre operations. The new push aims to prepare the party for potential AI‑related incidents and to position regulation as a key electoral issue.

Chief programme officer Maddie Kriger said the work is “critical to winning people’s votes” and warned that “more and worse AI incidents” could occur within the next year, necessitating swift action. Party data analyst David Shor told the Denver audience that AI is a rare issue where voters across the aisle support regulation.

Republican responses have been mixed, with some, such as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, distancing themselves from former President Donald Trump’s pro‑industry stance. Co‑founders Karthik Ganapathy and Rob Flaherty of Together Tomorrow argued that the Democrats now have an advantage, as voters appear to trust regulation of technology more than the opposition.

The effort reflects a broader trend of US parties seeking to address emerging tech risks as they plan for the next presidential campaign.

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