#  From Polls to Ballots: What to Expect in the 2026 Midterms 

 



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 **October 27, 2026** 

 05:00PM - 06:00PM EDT 

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 **Zoom Webinar**  



 

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Join Professors Steve Ansolabehere (Harvard FAS) and Charles Stewart (MIT) for an insightful conversation about the upcoming 2026 midterm elections and the polling shaping our understanding of the political landscape. They will examine emerging trends, voter sentiment, survey methodology, and the challenges of interpreting polls in an increasingly complex electoral environment. The discussion will offer valuable context for understanding what the numbers may reveal about the 2026 contests—and where caution is warranted.



 

 



 

 

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