04/07/2026
With a new year underway and the 2026 midterms on the horizon, major questions loom over the political landscape. How will newly drawn maps shape the battlefield? Which races will be most consequential? Will the election prove competitive nationwide, and could Democrats reclaim control of Congress – or will Republicans hold their ground? What role might the current administration play in shaping election rules and administration?
The USC Center for the Political Future invites you to New Year, New Election: How Many Districts Matter in the Midterms? This conversation on the state of the 2026 midterm elections will take place on Tuesday, April 7 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in the University Club Scriptorium. Panelists will examine the races most likely to determine control of Congress, the forces shaping the 2026 cycle, and what to watch as the election approaches.