U.S. Midterms 2026: Voters, Media, and America's Future | Conference of Montréal 2026

In this session from the Conference of Montréal 2026, political and policy experts examine the forces driving America's evolving political landscape and discuss what the next electoral cycle could mean for governance, trade, international relations, and U.S. global leadership. Featured Speakers: • Yan Plante, President and CEO, Réseau de développement économique et d’employabilité (RDÉE Canada) • Steve Cortes, Political Commentator, CNN and Fox News • Sean Patrick Maloney, CEO, Coalition for Prediction Markets; Former U.S. Ambassador to the OECD and Former Member of Congress Topics Covered: • U.S. midterm elections • American politics and voter behavior • Media influence and political communication • Political polarization and public trust • Economic policy and trade • U.S. governance and leadership • Demographic and cultural change • Digital media ecosystems • International relations and geopolitics • The future of U.S. policy How are changing voter coalitions reshaping the American political landscape? What role do digital media, polarization, and identity politics play in influencing public opinion? And what could the next electoral cycle reveal about the future of U.S. domestic policy, international engagement, and global influence? This discussion explores the trends and political dynamics that could shape the next chapter of American leadership and governance. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights from the world’s most influential leaders. Visit our website: www.forum-americas.org/ Follow IEFA LinkedIn:   / international-economic-forum-of-the-americas   Facebook:   / forum.americas   Instagram:   / forumamericas   X: https://x.com/AmericasForum