Technology and artificial intelligence firms fund state attorney general races

Major technology and artificial intelligence companies are directing corporate donations into state attorney general campaigns ahead of the November midterm elections. Yahoo and the Financial Times reported that candidates in these races raised a collective 23.1 million dollars during the latest fundraising quarter, based on campaign disclosures. [1]

The increase in contributions reflects the expanding role of state attorneys general in overseeing business regulation, legal enforcement, and national policy. Yahoo reported that these state officials are frequently challenging the administration of President Donald Trump and launching regulatory actions against corporate entities. [1]

State legal enforcement actions frequently target major technology corporations. Big Tech commonly refers to dominant technology companies including Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft, along with other large firms such as Nvidia and Tesla. Additionally, artificial intelligence developers like Anthropic, an AI safety company founded by Daniela Amodei and Dario Amodei, operate within this changing regulatory environment. [2][4]

Key state legal positions are on the ballot in the upcoming elections. For example, incumbent Democratic Attorney General Letitia James is running for a third term in New York against Republican candidate Saritha Komatireddy on November 3, 2026. [3]