Democrats could win back control of Congress this November, and if they do, they’ll need to decide how to approach one of the country’s newest and thorniest political issues: AI. Polls predict Democrats will flip at least one chamber of Congress in the midterm elections, which would put committee leadership back in their hands.
Policy AI Report Democrats think cracking down on AI could give them an edge At a moment when voters are fearful of AI, Democrats are finding their footing. At a moment when voters are fearful of AI, Democrats are finding their footing. by Lauren Feiner Oct 19, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC Link Share Gift If you buy something from a link, The Verge may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo by Stephen Morton, Getty Images Lauren Feiner is a senior policy reporter at The Verge, covering the intersection of Silicon Valley and Capitol Hill. She spent 5 years covering tech policy at CNBC, writing about antitrust, privacy, and content moderation reform. Democrats could win back control of Congress this November, and if they do, they’ll need to decide how to approach one of the country’s newest and thorniest political issues: AI. Polls predict Democrats will flip at least one chamber of Congress in the midterm elections, which would put committee leadership back in their hands. That […]