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March madness, gladness or sadness? Breaking down the month’s congressional primaries

Political Theater, Episode 402

The public standing of President Donald Trump, left, will continue to be linked to the electoral fate of the House GOP majority, lead by Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., right, according to Roll Call Elections Analyst Nathan L. Gonzales.
The public standing of President Donald Trump, left, will continue to be linked to the electoral fate of the House GOP majority, lead by Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., right, according to Roll Call Elections Analyst Nathan L. Gonzales. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)
By Jason Dick and Nathan L. Gonzales
Posted March 26, 2026 at 11:24am

Jason Dick and Nathan L. Gonzales talk about what we learned from March’s congressional primaries in Texas, North Carolina and Illinois, as well as special elections and what to expect as the primary season takes a little break before revving back up in May. 

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