Kelley Drye’s 2026 Midterm Elections Series
September 15 – December 1, 2026
UPCOMING EVENTS
Rules of the Road: Campaign Finance & Political Law Compliance
September 15, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST | Webinar
Before the polls open, organizations need to understand the legal framework governing political participation. Kelley Drye’s 2026 Election Series begins with a discussion of the campaign finance, ethics, lobbying, and political law considerations that can affect companies, trade associations, nonprofits, and their executives throughout the election cycle. Join Jeff Hunter and Tom Rybarczyk as they examine recent enforcement activity, emerging compliance risks, and practical approaches for engaging in the political process while meeting federal and state legal obligations.
Topics will include:
- Campaign finance and PAC compliance
- Lobbying and disclosure obligations
- Gift, ethics, and pay-to-play considerations
- Enforcement priorities and recent developments
- Preparing for heightened scrutiny during election season
The Road to November: 2026 Election Preview & Polling Analysis
October 6, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST | In-person and via webinar
Join Kelley Drye’s Government Relations and Public Policy Group for a timely discussion of the 2026 midterm elections with polling experts Greg Speed and Jim Ellis. Drawing on the latest survey data and decades of election analysis, Greg and Jim will explore where the electorate stands today, which races are moving the needle, and what the results could mean for the policy and legislative landscape in Washington in 2027 and beyond.
Register here to attend in-person.
Register here to attend via Zoom Webinar.
The Morning After: In-Depth Report on Election Results and Policy Implications
November 6, 2026 | Report
Kelley Drye’s comprehensive post-election report will provide a practical roadmap for navigating the post-election landscape. The report will analyze shifts in congressional and state political power and assess what those developments could mean for key issues including taxes, trade, health care, privacy and technology, infrastructure, energy, employment, and state attorney general activity. Created by our bipartisan government relations and policy professionals, this report is designed for organizations seeking actionable insight into the policy environment that will shape 2027 and beyond.
The New AG Roadmap: State Attorneys General Elections and Emerging Enforcement Trends
December 1, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST | Webinar
State attorneys general continue to play an increasingly important role in shaping the regulatory and enforcement landscape for businesses. With dozens of attorney general elections taking place in 2026 and significant turnover expected among the nation’s top state legal officers, organizations should be preparing for potential shifts in enforcement priorities, multistate investigations, consumer protection initiatives, privacy regulation, antitrust scrutiny, and other areas of business risk. Join Paul Singer and Abby Stempson of Kelley Drye’s State Attorneys General practice for a discussion of the key AG races, emerging enforcement trends, and what the post-election landscape may mean for businesses operating across the country in 2027 and beyond.