America Votes 2026: The Midterms and What Comes Next

On November 3, 2026, Americans head to the polls for the midterm elections. The elections will shape the balance of power in Washington and influence the second half of the presidential term. This three-part lecture series explores what is at stake, what the results tell us about the United States, and what comes next for American politics, society, and transatlantic relations.

The lecture series is a cooperation between the Institute for American Studies Leipzig and the German-American Institute Saxony.

Events
Midterms 2026: How the US Votes and Why Paying Attention Matters
Okt. 28
Hörsaal 8, Hörsaalgebäude
Midterms 2026: How the US Votes and Why Paying Attention Matters
Hörsaal 8, Hörsaalgebäude

What exactly are the US midterms, and why should we pay attention? This opening session offers an introduction to the US Midterms. Dr. Julia Simon will examine what is at stake for the balance of power in Washington and why developments in US politics matter for Germany and Europe.

with
Dr. Julia Simon
John F. Kennedy Institute for North American Studies, Freie Universität Berlin

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Hörsaal 8, Hörsaalgebäude
After the Midterms: What Just Happened?
Nov. 11
Hörsaal 8, Hörsaalgebäude
After the Midterms: What Just Happened?
Hörsaal 8, Hörsaalgebäude

One week after Election Day, we take stock: Who won, who lost, and what do the results tell us about the political mood of the country? This session analyzes the new balance of power in Congress, key state-level results, voter trends, and the immediate consequences for the presidency, U.S. domestic politics, and America’s role in the world.

with
Dr. habil. Sebastian Herrmann
Institute for American Studies, Leipzig University

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Hörsaal 8, Hörsaalgebäude
Was nun, USA? Was nun, Deutschland? Die Midterms und ihre Folgen
Nov. 26
Bibliotheca Albertina
Was nun, USA? Was nun, Deutschland? Die Midterms und ihre Folgen
Bibliotheca Albertina

Die vierte Crister S. Garrett Memorial Lecture mit Dr. Christoph von Marschall

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Die Ergebnisse der Midterms, ihre Bedeutung für die weitere Entwicklung der USA und ihre möglichen Folgen für Deutschland, Europa und die transatlantische Partnerschaft.

mit
Dr. Christoph von Marschall
Diplomatischer Korrespondent der Chefredaktion, Tagesspiegel

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Bibliotheca Albertina

All three lectures are free and open to the public. Please register for the event with Dr. Christoph von Marschall!