2026 Midterm Elections: Results Overview & Human Services Implications

Join Jewish United Fund for an analysis of the 2026 midterm elections and their implications for federal and state human services policy and funding. We will examine how changes to Medicaid and SNAP, new Illinois congressional representation, and shifts in state leadership could shape human services priorities and funding in the coming year.

Speakers:

• Jonathan Schrag is Vice President of Public Policy & Advocacy at the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies, which represents 140 member organizations serving 2 million people annually across the United States, regardless of faith or background. Jonathan previously worked on federal policy at JUF and the Jewish Federations of North America.

• Jared Hoffman is JUF’s Senior Legislative Associate for State Government Affairs where he works to develop and execute JUF’s Springfield legislative agenda in collaboration with partner stakeholders and elected officials.