What’s ahead for the Senate in 2025? Join us on Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:00 PM ET for an engaging discussion with former Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) on the challenges facing the Senate after the election. Moderated by Sirius XM’s Steve Scully, this event will explore the evolving political landscape and major legislative hurdles facing the 119th Congress.

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate congratulates Senator John Thune (R-SD) who was elected as the new Majority Leader for the Senate.

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute and the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics have recently been awarded funding from the Election Trust Initiative for their Bolstering Elections initiative to promote investment in America’s critical elections infrastructure.

It was clear from the election results that we remain a divided nation, however, the peaceful transfer of power and freedom to express different points of view survive and demonstrate the enduring strength of our democratic system.

Read a special edition of our newsletter on recent news and events from the Kennedy Institute. 

Over 850 students from nine states participated in a virtual civic education program exploring the Electoral College’s role in American democracy through hands-on engagement.

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute is pleased to announce the addition of Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., co-chairman of the Commission on Presidential Debates, to an expanding bipartisan board of directors which includes eight former U.S. Senators and two former U.S. Congressmen.