It seems like the United States just had an election, but, over the August recess, members of the U.S. House and Senate were back in their districts getting ready for the 2026 midterm elections.

What can we expect not only for the November 2026 outcome, but for the future of the country’s two party system?

Join MSCI President and CEO Bob Weidner for a fireside chat with U.S. Chamber of Commerce (USCC) Senior Political Strategist Ashlee Rich Stephenson.

Stephenson will offer a political briefing on the electoral landscape heading into November 2026 with a focus on the race for control of Congress. Stephenson will share insights on the key variables that will determine the outcome of the balance of power in Washington come January 2027.

Stephenson advises the USCC’s political programming, which includes voter education and advocacy, candidate endorsements, and the U.S. Chamber PAC. She is nationally respected and highly experienced political strategist and pollster, with more than 15 years of experience. Stephenson has worked on several U.S. presidential campaigns and, prior to joining the USCC, was president of Just Win Strategies, a national political strategy firm, and principal and chief strategy officer at the polling and analytics company WPA Intelligence.