Intersections (with lunch) | The midterm elections

The midterm elections

Dr. Peter Jauhiainen
Professor of Religion, Kirkwood Community College

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NOVEMBER 6, 2026  |  11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Cedar Rapids
** in-person event **

The 2026 midterm elections are Tuesday, November 3. What will have happened in the federal and state elections? Did the polling get things right? What will the impact of the elections be on Iowans? Dr. Peter Jauhiainen will join us for Intersections and break things down. It’s going to be an important conversation. We hope you will join us in person or online.

You may make your reservation to attend in-person (with lunch) by clicking on the "Register Now" button. Four boxed lunch options are available: turkey & swiss on ciabatta, roast beef & cheddar on wheatberry, Greek Mediterranean wrap (vegetarian), and garden veggie salad; boxed lunches are $15 each. You must pre-order and pay for your lunch by 12:00 PM on Tuesday, November 3. Late orders or walk-in requests for lunch will not be available.

If you have any issues registering, please email info@interfaithallianceiowa.org or call 515.279.8715.

ABOUT OUR PRESENTER | Dr. Peter Jauhiainen (PhD, University of Iowa; MDiv., Princeton Theological Seminary) is an experienced scholar and American religious historian who teaches at Kirkwood Community College. He frequently presents at community forums and academic settings on topics related to American history, religion, politics, and society, with an eye toward answering such questions as “How did we get here?” or “Why is this happening now?”

Intersections is a monthly gathering of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa in Cedar Rapids. It's an opportunity to learn, to participate in civil dialogue, and to discuss issues at the crossroads of religion and politics.