Commonwealth Club: YPO Gold—Reading the Signals: Predictions, Polls & the 2026 Midterms

Join us on Thursday, September 10 at the Commonwealth Club for “Reading the Signals: Predictions, Polls & the 2026 Midterms,” featuring renowned nonpartisan election analyst Nathan Gonzales, editor & publisher of Inside Elections and election analyst for CQ Roll Call. At Inside Elections, Nathan he analyzes every competitive race in the country. With more than two decades covering presidential, congressional and gubernatorial races, Nathan is widely recognized for delivering clear, objective, data-driven analysis that cuts through speculation and partisan spin. A frequent political analyst for CNN, NPR, CBS News, and other major national media, he is known for providing clear, objective insights that cut through the noise and identify the trends that truly matter. During this interactive session, Nathan will explore: • which races will determine control of Congress—and why; • the political, economic and demographic forces shaping voter behavior; and  • the scenarios most likely to unfold—and the surprises that could change everything. We’ll conclude with an extended Q&A, giving members the opportunity to ask Nathan their own questions about the midterm elections and what comes next. Whether you follow politics closely or simply want to separate signal from noise, this promises to be one of our most timely and thought-provoking events of the year.