What to watch for in Georgia and Wisconsin tonight: From the Politics Desk

From the Politics DeskWhat to watch for in Georgia and Wisconsin tonight: From the Politics DeskPlus, Trump's escalating threats against Iran are drawing blowback from some corners of MAGA world.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleKornacki: Democrats looking for a ‘moral victory’ in race to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat06:53Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 7, 2026, 5:00 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Steve Kornacki lays out the key dynamics shaping today’s elections in Georgia and Wisconsin before the results roll in. Plus, we explore how President Donald Trump’s escalating threats against Iran are drawing blowback from some Republicans.Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.— Adam WollnerWhat to watch for in Georgia and Wisconsin tonightAnalysis by Steve KornackiGeorgia and Wisconsin have come to loom large in every presidential election. As a result, just about every election in either state is seen as offering some kind of potential tea leaf about the direction of national politics. Here’s what to watch for in Georgia and Wisconsin tonight: Georgia's 14th DistrictRepublican Clay Fuller is the prohibitive favorite in the runoff to fill the seat of former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. The northwest Georgia district voted for Donald Trump by 37 points in 2024, so the suspense mainly has to do with the final margin.In previous House special elections during Trump’s second term, Democrats have posted sizable improvements compared to the 2024 presidential election. In each district where there has been a special election, the Democratic candidate has performed on net between 13 and 22 points better...