Abstract
As the US government shutdown continues its second week Peter Finn looks at how it may influence the 2026 midterms. Looking at what the first and second order effects might be, he cautions that while shutdowns may shape political narratives, their direct impact on elections is often hard to measure.
| Original language | English |
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| Specialist publication | LSE USAPP United States Politics and Policy Blog |
| Publisher | London School of Economics |
| Publication status | Published - 10 Oct 2025 |