A recent poll conducted by Opinium for the think tank Demos reveals a significant concern regarding political deepfakes in the UK, with nearly 30% of voters having seen AI-generated content about election candidates in the lead-up to local elections. This equates to around 16.5 million adults exposed to such misinformation, primarily affecting the Labour and Reform party leaders. The findings indicate that 56% of those who encountered deepfakes viewed the content negatively, with 42% expressing worry about the implications of such misinformation on democracy. Demos is urging the government to expedite the establishment of regulations to mitigate the risks posed by deepfakes, especially in light of the upcoming Makerfield by-election, which could influence the political landscape significantly. The Electoral Commission is also launching a pilot project to detect deepfakes, although results will not be available for several months. The urgency of these findings underscores the need for stronger safeguards to protect voters and preserve the integrity of the electoral process.