November 17, 2026 | Washington, DC
The votes are counted. Now comes the conversation that matters.
AAPC's Election Post-Mortem brings together party committee insiders, top pollsters, and the operatives behind the cycle's biggest races for one fast-paced afternoon of candid analysis.
If your work touches campaigns, this is the afternoon that sharpens everything you do next cycle.
ABOUT THE TOP OPS AWARDS
In campaigns, it’s easy for candidates to seize the spotlight. But victory is often built by the people behind the scenes — the strategists, analysts, data whizzes, and operations pros whose work powers success. AAPC’s Top Ops Awards honors these indispensable operatives—Republicans and Democrats—whose expertise, innovation, and dedication shape results.
Don’t miss the live reveal of our 2026 winners during the Election Post-Mortem!
PROGRAM-AT-A-GLANCE
Welcome & Context — A sharp look back at the cycle and the forces that shaped the results.
Luncheon & Top Ops Awards — The live reveal honoring the cycle's most outstanding campaign talent.
Panel Discussions + Live Q&A — The operatives and analysts who lived the 2026 cycle break down the key races, the surprises, and the patterns that will define what comes next.
Closing Happy Hour — Raise a glass with key players from the cycle.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Sessions will feature national election forecasters, party committee insiders, top pollsters, and veteran campaign pros offering perspectives on surprises, misses and lessons learned. The full speaker lineup will be announced soon!
BETTER WITH MEMBERSHIP
AAPC members receive:
- Deeply discounted registration
- Year-round access to top political pros
- Exclusive tools, insights, and advocacy resources
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