Lobbyists Seek Signs With Six Months Before Midterm Election Day

May 5, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Lobbyists, less than six months before Election Day, are deep into scenario planning.

They’re looking for clues to position clients through the rest of this year’s potentially turbulent election rhetoric and into the next Congress when the outcome of the midterms could shift who holds power in Washington.

Here are some of the key themes K Street lobbyists say they’re keeping top of mind as the the midterms come closer into view:

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