Few are using AI chatbots for midterm election info, but those who do mainly want info about candidates, fact checks
% who say they are using artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for information related to the 2026 elections
Among those who are using AI chatbots for 2026 election information, % who are using them to find …
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Oct. 12-18, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Few are using AI chatbots for midterm election info, but those who do mainly want info about candidates, fact checks
% who say they are using artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for information related to the 2026 elections
| % | |
|---|---|
| % who say they are using artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to find out information related to the 2026 elections | 8 |
| Among those who are using AI chatbots for 2026 election information, % who are using them to find … | |
| Information about where the candidates stand on the issues | 76 |
| Information on the accuracy of things they have heard or read in other places about the candidates or issues in the elections | 71 |
| Information about the candidates’ lives and careers | 65 |
| Suggestions for how to make their vote choices | 40 |
| Information on how to register to vote or check their registration, find their polling place or vote by mail | 40 |
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted Oct. 12-18, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
