On November 10, 2026, the Niskanen Center hosted a special live episode of The Science of Politics podcast featuring the co-authors of the leading campaigns textbook, Campaigns and Elections.
Together, they unpacked the 2026 midterm results and what they mean for the future of U.S. politics. What happened in the 2026 elections? How well did congressional and state results match historical patterns, and what do they signal for the years ahead? What shifts in voter groups and campaign effects are emerging from the early results?
Co-author Matt Grossmann, Michigan State University, moderated the discussion featuring:
- Keena Lipsitz, City University of New York
- John Sides, Vanderbilt University
- Daron Shaw, University of Texas at Austin
