The Next Generation Republican Operatives: A Panel Discussion with Doug Sosnik, Casey Contres, & Jessica Anderson

Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School
79 JFK St.
Cambridge
Thu., Oct. 8, 2026, 12 – 1 p.m.



Join the Institute of Politics for the next installment of our Food for Thought series as Doug Sosnik, of the Brunswick Group and CPL Fall 2026 Fellow, moderates a conversation with Casey Contres, Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri), and Jessica Anderson, President of the Sentinel Action Fund.

Together, they will discuss the future of the Republican Party, the issues shaping today's conservative movement, and how emerging leaders are approaching campaigns, policymaking, and voter engagement in a rapidly changing political landscape. From evolving electoral coalitions to the priorities of conservative voters, this conversation will offer an insider's perspective on the next generation of Republican politics.

Lunch will be served.

Gazette Classification: Education, Special Events
Organization/Sponsor: Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy SchoolCenter for Public Leadership
Speaker(s): Doug Sosnik (Moderator), Senior Advisor, Brunswick Group, Casey Contres , Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Missouri), Jessica Anderson , President, Sentinel Action Fund
Cost: Free
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Contact Info: [email protected]
Harvard Key Required: No
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