10/14/2026
Expensive. Noisy. And likely inconsequential for markets. The 2026 midterms are almost here.
Rising prices and weak presidential approval have put both chambers of Congress in play. Even so, divided government looks likely, the One Big Beautiful Bill stays in place through 2028, and markets have historically done better under split control.
The bigger story may be what these races reveal about AI. Opposition to data centers has surged in both parties, and that matters for a theme expected to drive most S&P 500 profit growth through 2027.
In our latest Midterm Election Report, we break down:
✅ What's shaping the House and Senate races
✅ Why economics matters more than politics for investors
✅ Why the bipartisan shift on data centers is one to watch
Read the full report here:https://pencewealthmanagement.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Midterm-Election-Report.pdf