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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.

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September 3, 2026 – Midterm Lecture Series

Louis Jacobson: “Covering Congressional Races”

Louis Jacobson is chief correspondent at PolitiFact (The Poynter Institute).

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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.

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