NPR
As campaign season gears up, AI-generated ads are everywhere
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Multiple candidates used AI-generated advertisements during the 2026 campaign season. The ads were deployed to promote candidate images and present opposing candidates unfavorably, according to available data. The effect of AI-generated ads on voter turnout has not been measured.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/16/nx-s1-5953990/ai-political-ads-2026-midterms