With control of the House, the Senate and the White House, the GOP holds the reins of power in Washington. But will its coalition endure? Inside Elections’ Nathan Gonzales explores the leadership and identity challenges looming for Republicans in a post‑Trump era.

The Public Affairs Council’s 2026 Innovation Awards winners all showed creativity in the face of a challenge, from leveraging powerful new technologies, to providing local training for a new type of advocate, to finding quicker regulatory solutions. Read their stories.

PAC leadership mirrors business leadership and serves as a rigorous training ground within organizations, with PAC managers often rising through the ranks into senior roles. Angel Rogers, director of political affairs at Philips North America, shares how the skills gained in PAC management are not only transferable, but essential to executive leadership.

The executive director of U.S. government relations at JPMorganChase discusses her early interest in political science, her passion for motorcycles and her hopeful outlook on the contentious state of American politics.

At the National PAC Conference in March, PAC leaders shared innovative strategies companies are using to boost civic participation. From internal voter education hubs to creative employee engagement campaigns, organizations are finding new ways to embed nonpartisan GOTV efforts into their culture.

Stay current on the latest career moves across the public affairs community. This month’s updates include new roles at TD Bank, American Petroleum Institute, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Bank Policy Institute, American Bankers Association, Mastercard, American Hotel & Lodging Association, Rational 360 and more. Browse the full list to see who’s stepped into new positions and where they’ve landed.

If you look this happy when talking about your past advocacy failures … you’re doing something right.

At The Advocacy Conference last month, speakers found humor in their past challenges while sharing critical lessons learned.