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The Road to November: 2026 Midterm Elections

Join the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance as we explore the issues, institutions, and people shaping the 2026 midterm elections. Hear from leading journalists, policymakers, campaign strategists, and scholars as they examine the media's role in elections, the impact of congressional redistricting, the future of free and fair elections, national security, and more.

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Beyond the Party Lines: Voters of Color in the 2026 Midterms

Donald Trump made significant gains among Black and Hispanic voters in 2024, fueling hopes in the GOP that voters of color could become a growing source of Republican strength. But the Trump administration’s immigration policies have complicated that picture, while growing numbers of voters of color are distancing themselves from both major parties. As the 2026 midterms approach, these voters could play a pivotal role in determining who controls Congress. A distinguished panel examines the fight for voters of color this fall.

Past 2026 Midterm Elections Events

Making Sense of the 2026 Midterms with James Hohmann

As the 2026 midterm elections heat up, the battle for control of Congress will dominate headlines, alongside nonstop polling, campaign strategy, and questions about the future of American democracy. Join Washington Post editorial writer and columnist James Hohmann for an insider's look at the stories shaping the election, the forces driving the campaigns, and what they could mean for the country.

Will There Be Fair Elections in 2026?

Confidence in the 2026 elections is a growing concern. Many Americans across the political spectrum are increasingly worried about everything from voter fraud to federal interference. Are these concerns justified, and what safeguards protect the voting process?

Election experts Judd Choate and Jennifer Morrell, former Republican Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson, and political analyst Norm Ornstein had a timely conversation about election administration and what every voter needs to know before casting their ballots this November.

Who Won The Redistricting Wars?

Redistricting usually only happens every 10 years following the census, but prior to the 2026 midterm elections, Democrats and, especially, Republicans maneuvered for advantage by redrawing legislative congressional districts in many states. Will these new district maps help Republicans hold onto their slim House majority in a challenging political environment, or could aggressive redistricting put some incumbents at greater risk? How might the new maps affect electoral competition and the representation of communities of color?
 
University of Minnesota political scientist Kathryn Pearson is joined by Eric McGhee, Senior Fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California and one of the nation's leading experts on redistricting to tackle these questions.