The clock is ticking toward the U.S. midterm elections, which will determine the balance of power in Washington D.C., for the next two years. Although he is not on the ballot, President Donald Trump may be a central consideration for voters when they head to the polls.
Ambassador David M. Satterfield sits down with Mark P. Jones, fellow in political science, to discuss the competition for control of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, as well as the money backing candidates.
They also discuss the impact of primary elections, concerns about the democratic process, and closely contested races across the country.
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- Mark P. Jones, Ph.D.: https://www.bakerinstitute.org/expert/mark-p-jones.
This conversation was recorded on Oct. 26, 2026.
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