2026 Midterm Election

5 Mar 2026

Paid Members Public

Franklin & Marshall Poll Release: March 2026

The first poll of the year explores the mood of the state’s voters and their positions on a number of contemporary issues—including federalizing elections, ICE enforcement, democracy, and the separation of powers—and their ratings of state political figures.

13 Nov 2025

Paid Members Public

A Tough Day for Republicans: Pennsylvania’s 2025 Municipal Election

Democrats increased their vote share across the country in the off-year elections, winning in many places where Trump was ahead a year ago. What happened? And what does this mean for the 2026 midterms?

16 Jul 2025

Paid Members Public

The One Big Beautiful Bill: Help or Hindrance to Republicans?

Although it cuts taxes, the One Big Beautiful Bill also significantly reduces Medicaid and SNAP benefits. Will this help or hurt Republicans in the 2026 midterms in Pennsylvania?