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Public disputes concerning the 2026 U.S. midterm election cycle, including campaigns, candidates, conventions, advertising, endorsements, and election-related policy promises.
Counts show individual statements. They do not assign an overall position.
1 statement on this page. Dates: September 23, 2026
1 matching statement. Dates: September 23, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: June 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026
Role at the time: U.S. senator from Connecticut
Statement summary
Blumenthal said Flock-style surveillance needs stronger accountability and suggested a possible warrant requirement, limits on data retention, and a prohibition or safeguards for a national database. He did not call for every license-plate reader to be removed.
“Prohibiting or safeguarding against a national database.”
The Daily Signal directly interviewed Blumenthal after the September 23 Senate hearing and quoted his proposals for warrant rules, retention limits and limits on a national database.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)He proposes restrictions on networked surveillance without endorsing a ban on all readers.
