2026 US Mid-Terms: Key Trends and Impact on India

On 3 November 2026, Americans will vote in the US midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress for the second half of the Trump administration. In this OpenTakshashila event, Abhishek Kadiyala, Research Analyst in the Geostrategy Programme at Takshashila Institution, will examine the key trends shaping the race, issues driving voters, divisions within both parties, and insights from polling data and primary results. The session will also explore what a post-midterm Washington could look like and the potential implications for India and the world.