DLA Piper's Post-Midterm Election Report

Following the 2026 midterm elections, Washington is entering a new period of divided government, bringing significant changes to the legislative, regulatory, and congressional oversight landscape. DLA Piper’s 2026 Post-Midterm Election Report examines what the election results mean for businesses and organizations as they prepare for the 120th Congress, including the lame-duck agenda, emerging legislative priorities, heightened congressional investigations, and shifts in committee leadership. 

Our report also provides sector-specific insights across healthcare and life sciences, emerging technologies, appropriations, national security and defense, higher education, transportation, energy, and tax, highlighting the policy developments, risks, and opportunities organizations should be watching in 2027.