Helping voters navigate election information in the age of AI
Microsoft expands its voter education initiative ahead of the 2026 U.S. elections, offering AI literacy tools, classroom resources, and local journalism support to help voters navigate AI-generated election information responsibly.
As AI reshapes how voters access election information, Microsoft’s updated campaign, Check. Recheck. Vote., aims to help users critically evaluate AI-generated answers during searches. The initiative includes a 75-second video demonstrating how AI summaries can be incomplete or unreliable, alongside guidance on verifying claims. The campaign directs users to authoritative state-by-state voting resources and partners with NASS and NASED to promote accurate information from election officials.
To address AI literacy in classrooms, Microsoft provides a new activity for students to analyze how AI influences election information and practice verification. The company also collaborates with iCivics to launch Village Square, a Minecraft Education game teaching civic decision-making. Additionally, Microsoft supports the News Literacy Project to further strengthen media literacy among young people.
Microsoft is investing in local journalism by partnering with the Associated Press Fund for Journalism to expand election coverage in 10 Washington state newsrooms. These outlets receive AP resources, including election results, race calls, and state-specific graphics, to enhance local reporting. The effort targets communities from Seattle to Spokane and the Wenatchee Valley, ensuring trusted, context-rich election information reaches underserved areas.
The company continues its long-standing support for election security, including the free AI + Elections Skills Hub for 1,000+ officials across 45 states. Microsoft also deploys threat detection tools like Sentinel to election offices and counters bomb hoax disruptions with a new task force. For campaigns, the Secure AI Toolkit has reached 3,000+ stakeholders, while training sessions on AI and cybersecurity have educated thousands of candidates and staff.