If you thought we would get a break from election activity and news, think again. Nathan Gonzales explains why there will be plenty of action in 2023.

Government relations teams play an important role in their organization’s branding. State and local officials are making decisions that affect your organization, but are they aware of the contributions your company is making? Keep reading for expert insights when communicating your organization’s story.

Why didn’t the “red wave” so many experts predicted materialize in the 2022 midterms? With an unpopular Democratic president in office and economic pessimism weighing on voters, Republican success seemed likely. Nathan Gonzales explains what turned independents off in 2022 and why we need to keep an eye on this voting bloc in 2024.

The midterms left us with slim margins and the prospect of even more gridlock at the federal level. Discover why those looking to move the needle in either direction have shifted focus to the states and localities, as well as a breakdown of the challenges they’ll face.

With a master’s in divinity as well as both a J.D. and a master’s in law, Kendra Brown brings a varied knowledge base to her work as Mastercard’s vice president of public policy, U.S. federal affairs. Read on for how she is taking meaningful steps in the DEI landscape.

Nathan Gonzales explains why there’s a difference between “what happened in an election and what politicians think happened” and dives into the issues to listen for as politicians diagnose the midterm results and the implications for 2024.

Will Republicans sweep Congress? Will congressional control be split between parties? Will Democrats make gains in both chambers? Nathan Gonzales dives into the uncertainty of the midterms and how the overturning of Roe v. Wade, President Biden’s approval rating and other factors may (or may not) mean unexpected results in November.

The National Association of Broadcasters’ vice president of government relations offers insights for getting Capitol Hill staffers up to speed on your advocacy topics and how to develop relationships that will keep you on their radar.

Will the midterm elections follow historical precedent, or will they be influenced by a confluence of data and circumstances that vary from the norm? Nathan Gonzales breaks down how President Joe Biden’s approval rating, opinions of independent voters, the overturning of Roe vs. Wade, and other factors are making this election cycle difficult to predict.

The vice president of government and public affairs with General Mills shares his experience leading the organization through the pandemic, the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, where General Mills is headquartered, and his commitment to DEI and racial equity issues. Learn more about Lee.

After watching more than a handful of Republican and Democratic incumbents struggle or even lose their primaries, it might be easy to assume that voters are poised to punish candidates from both parties in November. Nathan Gonzales explains why you shouldn’t assume we’re in for a “throw the bums out” election.

Are Republicans headed for a wave or a tsunami during the midterm elections? Nathan Gonzales examines the handful of races to keep an eye on as we edge closer to November.

Ford’s U.S. manufacturing policy director recounts what she learned from the late congressman John Dingell when she worked on his staff early in her career and shares insights into the complex process of policymaking.

Ever wonder why early House race ratings don’t always match the national narrative? Inside Elections’ Nathan Gonzales breaks down the nitty-gritty of foretelling district-level data.

Council members attending the National PAC Conference in early March take their best shot at stumping Nathan Gonzales with questions about the 2022 midterm elections.

Independent voters may tilt the balance of power in the House and Senate in the midterms, but Nathan Gonzales explains why the watchwords for a Republican-controlled Congress could be revenge, inaction and even impeachment.

It’s not all about Arizona, Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania in November. Nathan Gonzales dissects the six other races that will “open windows into political dynamics playing out around the country.”

The relationship between business, the public and America’s two major political parties is changing. Council President Doug Pinkham looks at how Democratic voters are becoming more pro-business than many Republicans.

It’s been nearly a year since the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Nathan Gonzales predicts that Republicans will likely test the electoral process once again, and corporations and associations will have to decide how far is too far.