The midterm elections are heating up, with tech and politics intertwining in ways never seen before. In Texas' newly gerrymandered 10th district, Chris Gober, a former America PAC lawyer and lobbyist, is aiming to represent a district where SpaceXAI plans to build its massive terafab facility. Gober’s legal firm, Lex Politica, has worked with controversial groups, and his campaign has received backing from Silicon Valley-funded super PACs, making this race a proxy for tech influence in politics.

Across the border in Arizona, former sheriff Mark Lamb, who gained notoriety for his stance on law and order during the pandemic, is set to be the first constitutional sheriff in Congress, thanks to his controversial past and close ties to anti-immigration groups. His victory could signal a hardline shift in rural Western politics.

In Wisconsin, the stakes are high as Democratic nominee David Crowley faces off against Republican incumbent Tom Tiffany, known for his aggressive efforts to undermine the democratic process. Tiffany’s potential appointment of election deniers to key positions could have long-lasting implications for the 2028 presidential election.

These races are more than just political games; they’re a glimpse into how technology and data are shaping our democratic future. Who will win? Only time—and the polls—will tell.