A conservative super PAC focused on artificial intelligence policy is putting serious cash behind two Republican candidates in House races it sees as critical to keeping the GOP majority.
Defending Our Values PAC is backing Rhett Marques in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District and Scott Singer in Florida’s 25th Congressional District.
Republicans hold only a razor-thin House majority. A few competitive races could determine which party controls Congress after the 2026 midterm elections.
The group views both contests as key opportunities to help Republicans preserve their majority.
“Defending Our Values argues conservatives, rather than Silicon Valley executives, should play a leading role in shaping those policies.”
The political push comes as artificial intelligence has rapidly emerged as one of Capitol Hill’s biggest policy debates. Lawmakers are weighing how to regulate fast-moving technology while preserving American innovation and maintaining the country’s technological edge over China.
Marques and Singer are the first candidates to benefit from the PAC’s $15 million election effort.
The organization selected the pair because it believes they would be among Congress’ strongest advocates for taking on Big Tech, strengthening online protections for children and families, and advancing policies aimed at helping the United States outpace China in artificial intelligence innovation.
Both candidates are navigating crowded Republican primaries before what are expected to be competitive general election contests.
Marques is facing multiple candidates in the Republican primary and has been endorsed by President Donald Trump and Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala.
Alabama is scheduled to hold a special Republican primary on Aug. 11 following redistricting.
Singer is competing in his own crowded Republican primary in Florida’s 25th Congressional District. He has been endorsed by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, among other Republicans, ahead of the Aug. 18 primary election.
According to a person familiar with the super PAC’s plans, the group’s spending is intended not only to help Marques and Singer emerge from crowded Republican primaries but also to boost their name recognition heading into November’s general election.
If he secures the nomination, Marques would face incumbent Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Ala.
Singer, if he wins, would likely face Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., one of Trump’s most outspoken Democrat critics in Congress.
