EXCLUSIVE: Defending Our Values PAC has launched its first campaign investments, backing Rhett Marques in Alabama’s 2nd District and Scott Singer in Florida’s 25th, staking a claim in races it calls pivotal for the GOP and for shaping artificial intelligence policy in Washington. The group says its goal is to put conservatives in the driver’s seat on AI rules, push back against Big Tech influence, and protect the slim Republican House majority heading into the 2026 midterms.
The PAC announced a $15 million election effort and has now named its initial beneficiaries, signaling that this is more than a messaging exercise. These are targeted bets on two Republicans who the organization believes will champion conservative tech policy. That mix of money and message shows how AI and national security are merging into classic campaign strategy.
FOX NEWS POLL: MOVE OVER BIG BROTHER, VOTERS SEE BIG TECH AS GREATER THREAT TO US That polling line captures the mood driving this investment, as voters increasingly see unchecked tech power as a political issue. Defending Our Values is positioning itself to convert that concern into legislative pressure by supporting candidates committed to tougher oversight. The PAC frames its effort as defending families and national competitive advantage against tech monopolies and foreign rivals.
The two picks are clear and strategic: Rhett Marques in Alabama and Scott Singer in Florida. Both are running in crowded Republican primaries and both come with endorsements and local backing that give them momentum. The PAC believes each can emerge as a strong conservative voice who will prioritize online protections and tech accountability if elected.
Marques has won high-profile backing, including an endorsement from former President Donald Trump and support from Sen. Katie Britt. Singer has picked up endorsements from key Florida Republicans, including Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, among others. Those nods matter in tight primaries and signal that establishment and grassroots energy is aligning behind their campaigns.
Alabama will hold a special Republican primary on Aug. 11 after redistricting reshaped the map, and Florida’s primary is set for Aug. 18, putting both contests on an accelerated timeline. With multiple contenders in each race, early funding and rapid name recognition can make the difference between a crowded field and a clear nominee. The PAC is explicit that its spending aims to get these candidates through the primaries and ready for November.
CHINA IS BUILDING AN AI WAR MACHINE. WASHINGTON MUST WAKE UP BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE That stark warning is part of the PAC’s argument that AI policy is national security policy. The group insists conservatives—not Silicon Valley executives—should lead on rules that protect innovation while defending American advantage. Their pitch blends cultural concerns about online harms with a sober view of geopolitical competition.
The priorities Defending Our Values lists are familiar to conservatives: taking on Big Tech, tightening online protections for kids and families, and pushing policies that accelerate U.S. leadership over China in AI. The narrative is direct: tech platforms have too much influence, and Washington must act to restore a balance that favors free markets, safety, and national security. Backing select candidates is their chosen lever.
If nominated, Marques would likely face Rep. Shomari Figures in a competitive general election, while Singer would probably take on Rep. Jared Moskowitz, who has been a loud critic of the former president in Congress. Those matchups matter because Republicans hold only a slim House majority, and flipping or defending a handful of districts will determine control. The PAC’s calculus is clear: invest early where a small push can swing outcomes.
This move also reflects a broader conservative strategy to shape emerging tech regulation from the inside, electing lawmakers who will prioritize American firms and national security over regulatory frameworks that echo Silicon Valley preferences. The approach is partisan but rooted in a simple proposition: who sets the rules matters. Expect the PAC to keep leaning into races where conservative tech policy can be advanced through electoral wins.
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