A Washington Post analysis of Federal Election Commission filings found that 39 congressional candidates reported paying for OpenAI subscriptions during the current election cycle. Republican Representative Mike Lawler of New York leads individual spending at approximately $3,260 in OpenAI payments since 2025. The Republican National Committee spent roughly $9,700, making it the largest spender among political action committees. At least two candidates disclosed using their OpenAI subscriptions specifically for advertising purposes, which directly violates the company’s usage policies. The FEC has been debating whether to require disclosure of AI-generated campaign content, but as of mid-2026, no binding rules have been finalized.
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