April showdowns: 4 key races to watch this month that will test Trump, GOP grip on power
President Trump praised his "big, beautiful bill" and progress on American-made manufacturing during a speech in Rome, Georgia. The 2026 primary calendar takes a break in April, but there are several consequential elections, including a special U.S. House race in Georgia, a Wisconsin Supreme Court election, a special U.S. House election in New Jersey, and a Virginia referendum on redistricting.