# AI PACs spend millions on Congress as OpenAI eyes 2028 election

AI-focused political action committees spent millions trying to influence congressional races, with results now being assessed. OpenAI is already positioning itself to shape the 2028 presidential election. The spending signals the AI industry’s growing effort to influence elections and policy as regulation is debated.

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### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/04/ai-pacs-spent-millions-trying-to-shape-congress-heres-how-they-fared/) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:45:09 +0000
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/11/04/openai-is-already-trying-to-shape-the-2028-election/) — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:25:44 +0000