# Event Details - **Event Name**: Where is Congress and Looking Ahead to the 2026 Midterm Elections - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join Prof. Michele Swers to examine Congress's role in the current political moment and what could change after the 2026 midterm elections.About this EventOne Thursday: April 30 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Den CoffeehousePrice:$25 per personA complimentary beverage (glass of wine, beer or coffee) is included in the ticket price.The Trump Administration has pursued a muscular view of the presidency that often circumvents Congress to pursue its goals. In this discussion, we examine instances when Congress has and has not utilized its powers from Appropriations to oversight to assert its authority. We look ahead to the 2026 midterms to consider the factors that will shape the election and how the power dynamics could change depending on the outcome of the election.Michele Swers is Professor of American Government at Georgetown University. Dr. Swers's research encompasses Congress, Congressional elections, and Women and Politics. She has written two books about women, representation, and policymaking in the House of Representatives, The Difference Women Make and, in the Senate, Women in the Club. She also co-authors the textbook, Women and Politics: Paths to Power and Political Influence. 5th Edition. Swers's work on bill sponsorship, campaign finance, and Congressional policymaking on women, children, and family issues appears in multiple academic journals and book chapters. Her current research examines the politics of abortion in Congress and Democratic and Republican proposals to address caregiving issues including child care, family leave, and the child tax credit.Here is a link to Dr. Swers's recent article in Good Authority about Nancy Pelosi's retirement.REFUND POLICY: Please note that we can issue ticket refunds up until seven (7) days before the event. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/where-is-congress-and-looking-ahead-to-the-2026-midterm-elections/100001972682206583 - **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.75, max: 28.75, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: The Den Coffeehouse & Wine Bar at Politics and Prose Bookstore - **lat**: 38.955486 - **long**: -77.06964529999999 - **full address**: The Den Coffeehouse & Wine Bar at Politics and Prose Bookstore, 5015 Connecticut Ave. Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Where is Congress and Looking Ahead to the 2026 Midterm Elections - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/53d08c60023aff788f6a0a104cb9e5f4c360d2a0076e8d48f82d0fadc4bf21e1-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfdfaf3-gmir.jpg?v=1764750785 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Where is Congress and Looking Ahead to the 2026 Midterm Elections being held? - **A:** Where is Congress and Looking Ahead to the 2026 Midterm Elections takes place on Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm at The Den Coffeehouse & Wine Bar at Politics and Prose Bookstore, 5015 Connecticut Ave. Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Where is Congress and Looking Ahead to the 2026 Midterm Elections? - **A:** Where is Congress and Looking Ahead to the 2026 Midterm Elections is organized by Politics and Prose. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Politics and Prose's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Politics and Prose a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. 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