Voters turn to AI chatbots to research midterm ballots

Midterm voting was underway as of Oct. 5, 2026, in the first midterm since AI adoption surged, NPR reported. Voters said they used chatbots to research down-ballot races, build tables comparing candidates for governor, and check viral claims. Adam Johnson, 40, of Morgantown, W.Va., said he spent hours discussing his ballot with ChatGPT.