Wisconsin in Focus – The 2026 Midterm Results and the Politics of the Midwest

What did the 2026 midterm elections tell us about Wisconsin – and where the state is headed? This talk takes a closer look at the results of Wisconsin’s key races, the issues that mattered to voters, and how candidates connected with people across a closely divided state. It explores patterns in turnout and voter support, considering how national politics and local concerns shaped the outcomes. Brief comparisons with Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, and Ohio will help put Wisconsin’s results in perspective. The talk also considers Asian American voters and the diversity of experiences and political views within these communities. The discussion concludes by reflecting on what the election changed, what stayed the same, and what comes next for Wisconsin. Event Details • Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026 • Time: 3:00pm-4:30pm (doors open at 2:30pm with light refreshments available) • Location: University Center Alumni Room • Admission: FREE and open to the public • RSVP: bit.ly/UCVoiceUCSC This event is the first in a four-part series of The 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections in Hemispheric Perspective events brought to you by the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Sponsors: UC VOICE Initiative & UC Santa Cruz Institute for Social Transformation (IST) Moderator: Provost Aims McGuinness Speaker: Dr. Saemyi Park is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She received a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and holds two master’s degrees – one in International Communications from American University in Washington D.C. and one in Political Science and International Relations from Sookmyung Women’s University in South Korea. Her research agenda centers broadly on studying the politics and policies of differences and commonalities in racial and ethnic groups in the United States. In particular, Dr.

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