WASHINGTON (June 17, 2026) – The Georgia and Alabama primary runoffs helped clarify the political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. In Georgia, Republicans chose Rep. Mike Collins to take on Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in what is expected to be one of the nation's most closely watched Senate races. With the primaries largely settled, attention now turns to the general election campaigns and the battles that could shape control of Congress.
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Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is a longtime public servant and higher education leader who has extensive experience tackling critical political and social issues throughout her career. Now, as the executive director of GSPM, she is excited to return to D.C. and help prepare the next generation of public servants and political professionals.
Casey Burgat is a professor at the George Washington University School of Political Management. Professor Burgat is the director of the Legislative Affairs program and hosts its Mastering the Room podcast. Prior to joining GW, Burgat was a Senior Governance Fellow at the R Street Institute, where his research focused on issues of congressional capacity and reform.
Todd Belt is a professor at the George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management. His research and writing focus on the mass media, public opinion, the presidency, campaigns, and elections.
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