Join us at noon on Thursday, November 20th for a timely and insightful discussion on the 2025 elections and what their outcomes could mean for the 2026 midterms. Our panel brings together top political scholars, journalists, and UIS alumni to break down key local and statewide races in New York City, New Jersey, Virginia, Minnesota, Illinois, and beyond. We'll explore what the results reveal about voter sentiment, party strategies, and the political landscape heading into 2026.

Our panelists are Dr. Matt Geras of the UIS School of Politics and International Affairs; Seth Richardson, journalist and UIS Public Affairs Reporting alumnus; Dr. Lindsey Cormack of the Stevens Institute of Technology; and Dr. Amanda Wintersieck of Virginia Commonwealth University. Sean Crawford of NPR Illinois will moderate the discussion.

Co-sponsored by the UIS Center for State Policy & Leadership and the School of Politics & International Affairs, this lunch hour event is perfect for anyone interested in American politics and elections. If you can't attend live, don't worry - a recording will be shared with everyone who registers.

Attendees will be entered into a drawing to receive a free signed copy of panelist Lindsey Cormack's book How to Raise a Citizen (and why it's up to you to do it)!

Bring your lunch and your questions!