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Staying Alive: ISS Continues Its Influence on 2026 Voting Outcomes

July 21, 2026
By Martha Carter, Sydney Carlock, Matt Filosa, Sean Quinn & Diana Lee

Proxy Voting and ISS Influence

As the proxy voting landscape evolves under regulatory scrutiny and AI-enabled voting tools, ISS voting recommendations continue to shape shareholder outcomes across the U.S. market. Analysis of the 2026 proxy season shows that ISS voting recommendations remained a meaningful factor in investor decision-making, with selective adverse recommendations often carrying greater influence than in previous years.

Implications for Corporate Governance

This analysis explores what the latest voting patterns mean for boards, governance teams and investor relations leaders preparing for the 2027 proxy season. It examines trends across say-on-pay, shareholder proposals and director elections, highlighting how proxy advisory firms, shareholder engagement and corporate governance strategies continue to influence voting outcomes and investor expectations.

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