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EXCLUSIVE: A conservative super PAC focused on policy involving artificial intelligence is making its first campaign investments, throwing its support behind two Republican candidates in House races it views as critical to the GOP’s hopes of keeping control of the chamber.
Fox News Digital has learned from a person familiar that 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 slim majority in the House, meaning a small number of competitive races could determine which party controls Congress after the 2026 midterm elections. According to the person familiar with the super PAC’s plans, Defending Our Values views both contests as key opportunities to help Republicans preserve their House majority.
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The group’s political push comes as artificial intelligence has rapidly emerged as one of Capitol Hill’s biggest policy debates, with lawmakers weighing how to regulate fast-moving technology while preserving American innovation and maintaining the country’s technological edge over China. Defending Our Values argues conservatives, rather than Silicon Valley executives, should play a leading role in shaping those policies.
While Defending Our Values announced a $15 million election effort last week, the group had not previously disclosed which candidates would receive its support.
Marques and Singer are the first candidates to become beneficiaries of that effort, according to the person with knowledge of the investments. 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.
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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 in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, 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, similarly, 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 the 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.
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