Elections Do Have Consequences

American voters have now had roughly 36 hours to begin emotionally digesting the results of the 2026 midterm election, but it will take a few more weeks, and maybe even a few more months, for the real results of this election to become apparent. Then we will all be reminded of the adage that “elections have consequences.”

President Trump has accomplished an extraordinary amount of regulatory and economic change in the last two years

While Republican voters, especially the Trump MAGA supporters, are exceedingly disappointed in the low turnout that resulted in Democrat candidates now gaining control of the U.S. House and Senate, the Democrat Party, especially the far-left contingent, is loudly and proudly celebrating their victory and already talking about their plans to again go after President Trump with lawfare and a third impeachment.

It is understandable that the Republicans are disappointed at the election results, especially considering how much time, energy, and money they put into campaigning for all the candidates in this election. It is also understandable that the Democrats are enthusiastically celebrating the large number of Congressional seats won in the 2026 midterm election. Soon, however, the consequences of their respective wins or losses will need to be addressed by both political parties. The big question now is how each party moves forward.

President Trump has accomplished an extraordinary amount of regulatory and economic change in the last two years, most of it through executive action. There are many things President Trump can continue to do through Executive Orders, but after January 3, 2027, when the new Congressional session begins and the Democrats control both chambers, it will be very difficult to get any Republican or even bipartisan legislation passed. Will President Trump be able to get anything at all accomplished in a “lame duck” session? It’s hard to say at this point.

On the other hand, the Democrats in Congress, especially most of those elected on November 3, do not have a good track record in terms of bipartisanship. Most Democrats hate President Trump so much that they would rather spend time trying to impeach him a third time and dismantle or overturn anything good that he has done for our country.

Do not allow what is happening politically to rob you of your joy or delight in daily living 

The only Democrat who has stated he wants to “work with Trump” has been James Talarico from Texas. Again, we won’t know if Talarico really means what he says until sometime after the new Congressional members are seated, but it is notable that someone who has been so extreme in his campaign rhetoric would say something that sounds so reasonable.

In the meantime, what can patriotic, clear-thinking American voters do individually to try to influence and support legislation that will be good for all American citizens, our economy, and our children’s future? For one thing, you can pay attention to what goes on in Congress all the time, and not just for a few weeks before a federal election. When you become aware of legislation that you strongly oppose or support, write or call your Congressional Representative’s or Senator’s office. They will pay attention when they are flooded with phone calls, emails, or letters. You can also attend your local party central committee meetings to keep abreast of what is happening in your political party.

You can also regularly pray for all our country’s leaders. If you don’t know what you should be praying about each week, subscribe for free to The Presidential Prayer Team Daily Briefing.

Additionally, it is important to let your local, state, and national politicians know when they are doing good work on behalf of their constituents. Most of these folks have made many personal sacrifices to run for political office, and they will appreciate hearing a heartfelt “thank you” now and then from constituents in their district or state.

Above all, do not allow what is happening politically to rob you of your joy or delight in daily living or cause you to doubt your Christian beliefs. As I’m writing this, I’m remembering the words in the first stanza of a hymn written by Isaac Watts in 1719: 

“Jesus shall reign wherever the sun does its successive journeys run; His kingdom stretches from shore to shore, till moons shall wax and wane no more.” 

God is still in charge regardless of what we humans sometimes prefer to believe.

Sherry Knight Rossiter——Bio and Archives

Sherry Knight Rossiter resides in Missoula, Montana, where she is a licensed mental health professional in private practice and an adjunct college professor.  She is an unabashed Christian conservative, a former Army helicopter pilot, and a very concerned American citizen.