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The United States will hold its midterm elections on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. Voters will elect all 435 members of the House of Representatives, 35 United States Senators and 36 State Governors, alongside thousands of state and local officeholders. The outcome of these elections will shape the remainder of President Trump’s term in office and provide an early indication of the political landscape ahead of the 2028 Presidential Election.
John Della Volpe is Director of Polling at the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics and a nationally recognised authority on voter attitudes and engagement. He is particularly known for his work examining the views of younger voters.
Monday, 19th October 2026, 4.30pm to 5.30pm BST, on Microsoft Teams
In this special session for UK Parliamentarians, Della Volpe will provide his assessment of the political environment heading into the midterm elections, including the key House, Senate and gubernatorial contests, voter sentiment, turnout dynamics, and the issues, messages and memes that are resonating with different groups of voters. He will also explore what the results might mean for the remainder of President Trump’s presidency and how they could shape the race for the White House in 2028.
BAPG members who wish to participate should register via bapg@parliament.uk. Following registration, participants will receive a confirmation email containing the link to join the online briefing.
2026 U.S. Midterm Elections Discussion on Monday, 2nd November at 5pm to 6pm in the IPU Room, off Westminster Hall
With control of Congress, the future direction of President Trump’s Administration, and the wider course of U.S. domestic and foreign policy all at stake, the 2026 Midterm Elections are widely regarded as among the most consequential electoral contests in recent years.
On the eve of polling day, come and hear leading authorities and political practitioners discuss the issues, personalities and battleground states that will shape the outcome of the Midterm Elections and determine the political landscape for the remainder of President Trump’s term.
Professor Phil Davies , one of the United Kingdom’s leading experts on U.S. politics and elections, who will provide an overview of the electoral landscape, polling trends, and the races most likely to determine control of the House of Representatives and the Senate;
Tom Perez , former U.S. Secretary of Labor under President Barack Obama, former Chair of the Democratic National Committee, and former Senior Adviser to President Joe Biden and Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, who will offer a Democratic perspective on the election and its significance;
Lady Sarah Elliott , Director of the UK-US Special Relationship Unit at the Prosperity Institute and longstanding Republican commentator and activist, who will provide a Republican perspective on the campaign and likely outcomes.
This promises to be a lively and informative discussion, providing Members with a unique opportunity to hear expert analysis and partisan perspectives immediately before Americans go to the polls.
BAPG members who wish to attend should RSVP to bapg@parliament.uk As space is limited, attendance will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School has invited the BAPG to send four members to observe its bipartisan programme for newly elected Members of Congress, which will be held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from Sunday, 6th December to Tuesday, 8th December 2026.
The programme will focus on the major policy challenges facing the United States, including domestic and foreign policy issues. Participants will hear from experts as well as current and former Members of Congress, who will share insights and lessons from their own experiences in office.
BAPG members wishing to be considered are invited to register their interest with the BAPG Secretariat no later than Monday, 14th September 2026.
