2026 Midterms

2026 Midterms: The True Constitutional Check and Balance

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Constitutional Checks and Balances

Midterm Elections

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salam al-marayati

On November 6, 2026 By MPAC

In this address, MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati breaks down the key lessons from the 2026 midterm elections. Salam highlights the public's rejection of foreign conflicts, the constitutional necessity of checks and balances on military spending, and a historic wave of gubernatorial and Senate firsts. Disclaimer:The views, statements, and opinions expressed by speakers on MPAC channels are solely those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or views of the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC), its leadership, board, or staff. Subscribe to MPAC for in-depth civic analysis, policy updates, and advocacy initiatives. Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.