Beyond the Ballot: The 2026 Midterm Readout and What It Means for Data Centers, Housing and Privacy

One week after Americans vote in the 2026 midterm elections, business leaders will no longer be asking who won, but what the results make possible. Join Holland & Knight and Austin Sustainability Professionals for "Beyond the Ballot," a candid look at how the new political landscape will shape key issues that could move quickly from the campaign trail to law and regulation.

Our attorneys and policy advisors will open with the election readout: what voters said, where power now sits in Washington and the states, and what to expect from the next Congress. The discussion will then explore how the data center buildout is affecting voters and shaping public opinion, along with the regulatory landscape taking shape around housing affordability and privacy issues.

Topics Include:

• The 2026 midterm election results and what they mean for the next Congress
• The data center buildout, voter sentiment and the evolving regulatory landscape
• The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and its potential impact on mortgage credit and housing affordability
• The privacy frontier, including license plate cameras, public surveillance and surveillance pricing policies

RSVP now to join us for this timely discussion and gain a clearer view of the opportunities and risks the new political landscape could create for your business.

Moderator:

Lisa Hendrickson  |  Co-Founder, Austin Sustainability Professionals

Speakers:

Joshua Belcher  |  Partner, Houston
Mike Warner  |  Senior Policy Advisor, Austin
Danielle Reyes  |  Partner, Austin and New York
Benjamin Genn  |  Partner, Washington, D.C.