Election night brought a wave of change to Washington, D.C. Donald Trump will return to the White House in January to pursue his agenda, and the Senate and House both will now be in Republican control. What does all this mean for public affairs professionals hoping to make legislative gains in 2025? Read on for tips from our experts.

Margins matter in elections: Trump’s slim popular vote win and key state outcomes influenced Senate and House control, shaping future political dynamics.

Election surprises aren’t uncommon. Inside Elections’ Nathan Gonzales analyzes potential pre-election events and what might constitute a surprise result on Election Day.

Public Affairs Council President Doug Pinkham analyzes Americans’ top election concerns, including disinformation, election integrity and potential post-election unrest.

A leading health policy advocate discusses her career path and the importance of institutional knowledge in Congress.

Election Impact: In Determining the 2024 Narrative, Patience Will Pay Off September 2024 By Nathan Gonzales, Inside Elections Editor and Publisher Public Affairs Council Senior Political Analyst Just a couple of...

Spotlight on… Madeline Ferraro September 2024 Vice President, Government & Public Affairs Atlantic Health System Your office is in Morristown, New Jersey, but your home is in San Diego, California....

Election Impact: Finding Perspective after Election Season Whiplash July/August 2024 By Nathan Gonzales, Inside Elections Editor and Publisher Public Affairs Council Senior Political Analyst Despite the wild ride, the 2024 elections...

When Building a Strong Coalition, Think Beyond the Usual Suspects July/August 2024 by Francoise Stovall The NDD United coalition was worried. This was in 2010, and Congress was looking to...

Who's to Blame for the Aging Presidential Options? June 2024 By Nathan Gonzales, Inside Elections Editor and Publisher Public Affairs Council Senior Political Analyst Presidents only have to be 35 years...

Are Companies Realigning Toward the Democratic Party? June 2024 By Amy D. Meli, Ph.D. Over the past several years, academics and pundits alike have predicted a shift in the way...

Election Impact: The Power of Primaries May 2024 By Nathan Gonzales, Inside Elections Editor and Publisher Public Affairs Council Senior Political Analyst Primaries can be messy and fraught with political risk,...

Are We Really That Polarized? May 2024 Well, who knew? Americans, it turns out, aren’t nearly as polarized as we’ve been led to believe — or encouraged to assume —...

These Three States Will (Probably) Decide the 2024 Elections April 2024 By Nathan Gonzales, Inside Elections Editor and Publisher Public Affairs Council Senior Political Analyst With an evenly divided country and...

It’s March Madness for Congressional Primaries February 2024 By Nathan Gonzales, Inside Elections Editor and Publisher Public Affairs Council Senior Political Analyst In the face of all the attention on the...

Spotlight on…Dmitri Siegel Director, Alliance Development, State Government Affairs, Northeast Region, Bristol Myers Squibb February 2024 Dmitri is an unusual name for an American, with an unusual spelling. Inquiring minds...

Control of the Senate for the Rest of the Decade? January 2024 By Nathan Gonzales, Inside Elections Editor and Publisher Public Affairs Council Senior Political Analyst Control of the Senate next...

The Buzz: Is Polarization Exaggerated? January 2024 Here’s some encouraging news: That political polarization we hear so much about these days might not be as bad as we’re led to...