Take stock of the fallout of the US Mid-Term elections with City Lit Principal Mark Malcomson-who won, who lost, and what it means for the future of American politics and the road to the next presidential race.
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In this third and concluding session of our US Mid-term election series, we turn from anticipation to analysis. The votes have been cast, the results declared, and the political landscape reshaped-but what does it all mean?
The American voters will have spoken in the Mid Term elections, and we will know the future make-up of the House of Representatives and Senate. What happened and how did the election play out? What will it mean for President Trump’s agenda and will he be left as a lame duck? How does it set the scene for the 2028 Presidential election?
This session will unpack the results in detail, examining not just who won control of Congress, but how they won it-and why. We will explore the wider consequences for governance in the United States, including the balance of power, the likelihood of political cooperation or gridlock, and what it reveals about a deeply divided electorate.
Beyond the immediate aftermath, we will look ahead, considering how these results reshape party strategies, influence political narratives, and begin to define the battleground for the next presidential election cycle.
What will we cover?
In this session, we will explore:
Breaking down the results
Who now controls the House of Representatives and the Senate
Key races, surprises, and turning points
Regional and demographic voting patterns
What decided the election?
The influence of key issues, campaign strategies, and voter turnout
The role of media, messaging, and political polarisation
Winners, losers, and emerging political trends
Consequences for government power
What divided or unified government means in practice
Legislative gridlock vs cooperation
The balance of power between Congress and the President
President Trump and the “lame duck” question
What the results mean for his legislative agenda
Limits on executive power and political manoeuvring
Historical comparisons with previous presidencies
Looking ahead to 2028
How mid-term results shape presidential elections
Early contenders, shifting party strategies, and emerging narratives
What this election reveals about the future direction of the United States
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Interpret and explain the results of the US Mid-Term elections with confidence
Understand the political and institutional consequences of those results
Analyse how election outcomes shape presidential power and policy direction
Identify long-term trends that will influence future elections
Critically assess how the US political system responds to change and division
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is open to anyone interested in US politics and current affairs. It works particularly well as a follow-on from Sessions 1 and 2, but no specialist knowledge is required-just curiosity and an interest in understanding political outcomes and their consequences.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The session will be delivered through an engaging, example-driven lecture, analysing real election results, data, and media coverage.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no additional costs. Just bring your interest in politics and a readiness to engage in discussion.
Mark is the Principal of City Lit, having previously been the Director of Executive Education at London Business School and President of the New York Institute of Finance. He teaches American history and politics at City Lit, concentrating on the lives of Presidents, as well as how the US political system and institutions work. He has lived and worked in both New York and Chicago, is married to an American and visits regularly. Mark possesses a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Edinburgh; a Diploma in Legal Practice from the University of Strathclyde; and a Masters in International Relations from the University of Kent. Mark was recognised in the 2017 Queen’s New Year’s Honours as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to adult education.
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The votes have been cast, the results declared, and the political landscape reshaped-but what does it all mean?</p><p><strong>The American voters will have spoken in the Mid Term elections, and we will know the future make-up of the House of Representatives and Senate. What happened and how did the election play out? What will it mean for President Trump’s agenda and will he be left as a lame duck? How does it set the scene for the 2028 Presidential election?</strong></p><p>This session will unpack the results in detail, examining not just who won control of Congress, but <em>how</em> they won it-and why. We will explore the wider consequences for governance in the United States, including the balance of power, the likelihood of political cooperation or gridlock, and what it reveals about a deeply divided electorate.</p><p>Beyond the immediate aftermath, we will look ahead, considering how these results reshape party strategies, influence political narratives, and begin to define the battleground for the next presidential election cycle.</p><p>Take stock of the fallout of the US Mid-Term elections with City Lit Principal Mark Malcomson-who won, who lost, and what it means for the future of American politics and the road to the next presidential race.</p><p>In this session, we will explore:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Breaking down the results</strong></p><ul><li>Who now controls the House of Representatives and the Senate</li><li>Key races, surprises, and turning points</li><li>Regional and demographic voting patterns</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>What decided the election?</strong></p><ul><li>The influence of key issues, campaign strategies, and voter turnout</li><li>The role of media, messaging, and political polarisation</li><li>Winners, losers, and emerging political trends</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Consequences for government power</strong></p><ul><li>What divided or unified government means in practice</li><li>Legislative gridlock vs cooperation</li><li>The balance of power between Congress and the President</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>President Trump and the “lame duck” question</strong></p><ul><li>What the results mean for his legislative agenda</li><li>Limits on executive power and political manoeuvring</li><li>Historical comparisons with previous presidencies</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Looking ahead to 2028</strong></p><ul><li>How mid-term results shape presidential elections</li><li>Early contenders, shifting party strategies, and emerging narratives</li><li>What this election reveals about the future direction of the United States</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Interpret and explain the results of the US Mid-Term elections with confidence</li><li>Understand the political and institutional consequences of those results</li><li>Analyse how election outcomes shape presidential power and policy direction</li><li>Identify long-term trends that will influence future elections</li><li>Critically assess how the US political system responds to change and division</li></ul><p>This course is open to <strong>anyone interested in US politics and current affairs</strong>. It works particularly well as a follow-on from Sessions 1 and 2, but no specialist knowledge is required-just curiosity and an interest in understanding political outcomes and their consequences.</p><p>The session will be delivered through an engaging, example-driven lecture, analysing real election results, data, and media coverage.</p><p>There are no additional costs. 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The votes have been cast, the results declared, and the political landscape reshaped-but what does it all mean?</p><p><strong>The American voters will have spoken in the Mid Term elections, and we will know the future make-up of the House of Representatives and Senate. What happened and how did the election play out? What will it mean for President Trump’s agenda and will he be left as a lame duck? How does it set the scene for the 2028 Presidential election?</strong></p><p>This session will unpack the results in detail, examining not just who won control of Congress, but <em>how</em> they won it-and why. We will explore the wider consequences for governance in the United States, including the balance of power, the likelihood of political cooperation or gridlock, and what it reveals about a deeply divided electorate.</p><p>Beyond the immediate aftermath, we will look ahead, considering how these results reshape party strategies, influence political narratives, and begin to define the battleground for the next presidential election cycle.</p><p>Take stock of the fallout of the US Mid-Term elections with City Lit Principal Mark Malcomson-who won, who lost, and what it means for the future of American politics and the road to the next presidential race.</p><p>In this session, we will explore:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Breaking down the results</strong></p><ul><li>Who now controls the House of Representatives and the Senate</li><li>Key races, surprises, and turning points</li><li>Regional and demographic voting patterns</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>What decided the election?</strong></p><ul><li>The influence of key issues, campaign strategies, and voter turnout</li><li>The role of media, messaging, and political polarisation</li><li>Winners, losers, and emerging political trends</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Consequences for government power</strong></p><ul><li>What divided or unified government means in practice</li><li>Legislative gridlock vs cooperation</li><li>The balance of power between Congress and the President</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>President Trump and the “lame duck” question</strong></p><ul><li>What the results mean for his legislative agenda</li><li>Limits on executive power and political manoeuvring</li><li>Historical comparisons with previous presidencies</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Looking ahead to 2028</strong></p><ul><li>How mid-term results shape presidential elections</li><li>Early contenders, shifting party strategies, and emerging narratives</li><li>What this election reveals about the future direction of the United States</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Interpret and explain the results of the US Mid-Term elections with confidence</li><li>Understand the political and institutional consequences of those results</li><li>Analyse how election outcomes shape presidential power and policy direction</li><li>Identify long-term trends that will influence future elections</li><li>Critically assess how the US political system responds to change and division</li></ul><p>This course is open to <strong>anyone interested in US politics and current affairs</strong>. It works particularly well as a follow-on from Sessions 1 and 2, but no specialist knowledge is required-just curiosity and an interest in understanding political outcomes and their consequences.</p><p>The session will be delivered through an engaging, example-driven lecture, analysing real election results, data, and media coverage.</p><p>There are no additional costs. Just bring your interest in politics and a readiness to engage in discussion.</p><p><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/the-history-of-the-fbi-1908-1976" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The History of the FBI 1908-1976</a><br><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/the-united-and-disunited-states-of-america-1776-1865" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The United and Disunited States of America 1776-1865</a></p><p> </p>Politics & economicsGlobal & regional politicsconfigurable
