September 1, 2026 – Midterm Lecture Series
Seth McKee: “Midterm Elections in an Age of Political Volatility, 1004–2026”
Midterm elections have often acted as an approval barometer for presidential popularity. What does the past history of co-called negative voters tell us about what is likely to happen in 2026?
Seth C. McKee is a professor of political science at Oklahoma State University.
Lecture Details
- September 1, 2026, 12:00 PM — Foley Speaker’s Room, 308 Bryan Hall
- Watch live on the Foley Institute YouTube channel

September 3, 2026 – Midterm Lecture Series
Louis Jacobson: “Covering Congressional Races”
Louis Jacobson is chief correspondent at PolitiFact (The Poynter Institute).
Lecture Details
- September 3, 2026, 12:00 PM — Foley Speaker’s Room, 308 Bryan Hall
- Watch live on the Foley Institute YouTube channel
September 10, 2026 – Foley Distinguished Service Award 2026
Reception and Dinner for Mike Pence, Recipient of the 2026 Thomas S. Foley Award
Please join the Foley Institute and distinguished guests for the presentation of the annual Thomas S. Foley Award for Distinguished Public Service to the 48th Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence.
Event Details
- Location: Spokane, Washington
- Learn more about the Foley Distinguished Service Award and Spokane event.
