A2
Describe four surprising results and explain who makes decisions about schools.
Bilingually Curious · 2026 US Midterms · Lesson 4 of 5
A2 · 60 minutes B1 · 60 minutes B2 · 60 minutes C1 · 60 minutes C2 · 60 minutes
An Election for the History Books
Texas broke its long-running pattern. Mississippi and Kansas ended extraordinary Senate droughts. Georgia elected the first Black woman governor of a US state. Beyond the headlines, state and local offices changed hands too.
November 12, 2026 research snapshot · A2–C2 · 60 minutes · teacher and student printable resources
Choose your level
B1
Compare historic milestones, the election winners and local offices.
B2
Evaluate why Texas, Georgia, Mississippi and Kansas surprised observers.
C1
Analyse representation, turnout and shifts in institutional power.
C2
Examine historical breakthroughs, voter evidence and governing constraints.
What's inside
Five original level-specific news readings, vocabulary flashcards, comprehension checks, interactive discussion, a speaking challenge, teacher differentiation and answer keys, plus downloadable American English narration, a short authentic news report and a full text alternative. All five versions cover Texas, Georgia, Mississippi, Kansas and down-ballot power, with deeper historical and evidence-based analysis at higher CEFR levels.
Teachers: a student-only PDF opens directly from the top of every lesson, before the teacher pack. Share the student page using its no-login link or QR code.
Accuracy: all results are dated November 12, 2026; some district counts are still unofficial. The first Latina governor in Texas and first Black woman governor of any US state in Georgia are different historical milestones.