Forget the map – Watch the committees

The 2026 midterm elections' biggest impact on retirement plans won't be partisan control of Congress. Instead, it hinges on which individuals chair key committees.

This is critical because committee leadership dictates the retirement policy agenda. Advisors and plan sponsors need to track these specific leadership races.

Uncertainty remains about specific committee assignments and their legislative priorities. Keep an eye on who emerges as the influential voices in retirement policy.