iCivics Election Headquarters
The best way to strengthen our democracy is to teach it.
As we approach midterm elections, iCivics is by your side, navigating the headlines and cutting through the noise.
Use our free, nonpartisan games and vetted teaching resources for K-12 to turn the 2026 Midterms into a masterclass in democracy—giving you the peace of mind to teach tough topics with confidence.
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Midterms Teaching Resources
Use timely resources to help students understand and engage with the 2026 Midterm elections as they unfold.
Mini-Lesson: Midterm Elections
Students will learn about the midterm election, its role as a referendum on the presidency, and how a shift in party control impacts the legislative and executive branches.
Mini-Lesson: The Incumbent Advantage
Students will learn what an incumbent is, the electoral advantage that favors incumbents, and the benefits and drawbacks of reelecting members of Congress.
Midterm Math
Voting
Prepare students for informed participation by guiding them through the voting process and its history. Find lesson plans and a game that emphasize the importance of their voices in shaping their futures.
Cast Your Vote
Students will experience an electoral process and discover what it takes to become an informed voter.
Got Ballot?
Students will use this activity to discover how voters can initiate change in state and local government.
Voting: Will You Do It?
Voting Matters Activity
Representation & Geography
Discover teaching resources that prompt students to explore how their representatives and location influence their everyday lives and the power of their vote.
Who Represents Me?
Students will find out who represents them in government and how to get in touch.
Reapportionment & Redistricting
Students will explore the ins and outs of apportionment, including what it is, how often it’s adjusted, and how districts are redrawn.
Gerrymandering: Where Do We Draw the Line?
The Spectrum of State Election Laws
Campaigns & Media Literacy
Dig into the foundations of elections with teaching tools on campaigns and party systems, paired with a video on the potential impact of artificial intelligence to spark critical thinking.
Win the White House
Are your students ready to be the next President of the United States?
Candidate Evaluation
Students will evaluate hypothetical candidates by establishing and applying their own criteria for selecting public officials.
Party Systems
How Artificial Intelligence Could Influence Elections
In this video, students explore the role that AI could play in influencing our elections.
Elementary
When young learners see their role in helping shape our country, they believe in its future. These resources are accessible, relevant, and meaningful for younger learners.
What Makes a Good Leader?
Students will explore leaders in their community and history to identify leadership traits.
How Can Groups Make Decisions?
Students will evaluate hypothetical candidates by establishing and applying their own criteria for selecting public officials.
Differences, Disagreements, and Democracy
Our Voices
Teach kids what voting is and what happens if you fail to vote using this music video about a class election.
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