November 06, 2026

How Will the November 2026 Midterm Elections Impact Music Education?

The 2026 results will greatly change the makeup of the 120th Congress and legislatures across the country. Here is what we might expect for the impact on education.

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November 6, 2026
How Will the November 2026 Midterm Elections Impact Music Education?
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