Democrats made historic gains in the 2026 midterm elections, reclaiming control of Congress and winning statewide races in Texas for the first time in more than three decades. The results also revealed significant shifts among Latino voters, raising questions about the changing political landscape and what comes next.
Rice University political scientists will examine these developments and their implications during a post-midterm election panel Nov. 11.
The discussion will feature professors John Alford, Kenneth Lowande and Tanika Raychaudhuri, with professor Alec Arellano serving as moderator.
WHAT: 2026 Post-Midterm Election Panel
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 5-6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Room 301, Sewall Hall, Rice University
Members of the media interested in attending the panel or scheduling interviews with Rice political science experts may contact media relations specialist Kat Cosley Trigg at Kat.Cosley.Trigg@rice.edu to coordinate coverage or arrange an interview.