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Political Theater, Episode 388

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., right, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., lead narrow majorities in their respective chambers as the 2026 midterm elections loom.
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., right, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., lead narrow majorities in their respective chambers as the 2026 midterm elections loom. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo)
By Jason Dick, Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted November 6, 2025 at 1:25pm

Jason Dick talks with Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire about the new Roll Call Most Vulnerable Incumbent list, Tuesday night’s election results and the latest rounds of redistricting. 

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