The Economist
The Economist’s foerecast of the midterms’ outcast. The auguries are good for Democrats
The 2026 midterms land against a backdrop the Council’s public opinion surveys have been tracking for months, offering a data-driven view of where American sentiment on foreign policy actually stands as the war in Iran, the unsettled Israel-Palestinian conflict, and growing tensions with Western allies reshape the global perception of the United States.
Join Dan Drezner, Bruce Jentleson, Leslie Vinjamuri, and Ariane Tabatabai at 12 p.m. CST on Wednesday, November 4, as they assess what the midterm results mean and what happens next.
In anticipation of the midterm elections next week, in partnership with FGS Global, the Atlantic Council convened Reading the signals: The geopolitical implications of a new Congress. Experts covered everything from energy to trade to tariffs.
CFR (October 29, 2026 5:53 p.m.)
For Midterm Voters, Foreign Policy Is a Pocketbook Issue
Voters are more worried about how President Donald Trump’s foreign policy choices are driving up the cost of living than about the policies themselves.
Election Day is less than a week away, and the stakes are enormous. For two years, Republicans have controlled both the White House and Congress. Democrats have been on the outside looking in as policy is decided. But now control of Congress is up for grabs. Democrats need to pick up three seats in the House or four in the Senate to return Washington to divided government.
CFR (Oct 27, 2026)
Ten Poll Numbers That Explain the 2026 Midterm Elections
CFR (Oct 27, 2026)
How Do Americans View Foreign Policy Ahead of the Midterms?