The Badass Caucus on the state of American politics

Friday, September 25, 2026, 7 p.m.

Mikie Sherrill, Elissa Slotkin and Abigail Spanberger were all Democrats elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018 and came with backgrounds in national defense. They became friends and have since advanced to more prominent positions as the governor of New Jersey, a U.S. senator from Michigan and the governor of Virginia, respectively. In this extended session, they will discuss the state of American politics with Karen Tumulty of the Washington Post.

Panelists: Mikie Sherrill, Elissa Slotkin, Abigail Spanberger

Moderator: Karen Tumulty

Location: Shannon Hall, Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.

Tickets: Celebration of Journalism, 5-Day Pass or Friday Admission

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