Democrats are projected to win control of both the U.S. House and Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, according to the Associated Press and major news networks, setting up divided government for the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term. Several races remain uncalled, and statehouses across the country will also see new faces.

For the cleaning and facility solutions industry, the message from its leading trade associations is consistent: The priorities haven’t moved.

A bipartisan issue at its core

Kim Althoff, executive director of ISSA, the association for cleaning and facility solutions, said that holds no matter which party is in charge.

“Cleaning is a bipartisan issue, and ISSA will continue working with leaders in both parties to advance policies that support our members and the spaces they help keep clean and healthy. No matter the election results, the cleaning and facility solutions industry’s priorities don’t change: a strong workforce, sound science-based policies, and tax and trade policy to ensure the cleaning and facility solutions industry thrives. ISSA has built its advocacy on working with lawmakers in both parties, and we look forward to doing exactly that with the incoming state lawmakers, Congress, and the Administration,” Althoff said.

Partners across the supply chain

Mike Gruber, interim CEO of the Household and Commercial Products Association (HCPA), noted the political map looks different now, though his group’s agenda does not.

“The midterm elections have changed the political landscape in Congress and state legislatures, but HCPA’s priorities remain the same. We will continue working with policymakers from both parties to advance practical, science-based policies that protect public health and support innovation. We look forward to building new relationships and strengthening existing partnerships to ensure the industry’s voice is heard,” Gruber said.

American Cleaning Institute (ACI) President and CEO Jennifer Abril pointed to the everyday role of cleaning products.

“As a new Congress prepares to take office, ACI looks forward to working with newly elected leaders from both parties to advance policies that recognize the essential role cleaning plays in protecting public health, supporting healthy living, and helping communities thrive. Every day, millions of Americans rely on cleaning products to keep their homes, workplaces, schools, and public spaces clean and healthy. The companies that make these products, along with suppliers and innovators throughout the cleaning products value chain, play an important role in meeting those everyday needs,” Abril said.

Get the details on what comes next

ISSA Advocacy breaks down the results in “What the 2026 Elections Mean for the Cleaning and Facility Solutions Industry” at ISSA Show North America 2026 on Nov. 16 at 1:45 p.m. PT. A free online version follows Dec. 2 at noon CT with John Nothdurft, ISSA’s vice president of government and public affairs. Topics include how the results could affect labor laws, chemical regulations, extended producer responsibility, taxes and worker visas heading into 2027.

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