Nov. 9, 2026
2026 Election Results: An Outlook for Federal Education Policy
This memo provides an overview of the 2026 midterm election outcomes and their potential impact on federal education policy given the new context of a divided government with Democrats controlling both chambers of Congress during the final two years of the Trump Administration. Additionally, this overview provides initial insights on what these historic Democratic gains could mean for federal education policy actions by the Trump Administration and Congress – across early childhood, K-12, higher education, and more – as well as takes a brief look at state election results that may have significant implications for education.
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