Five states are holding primaries Tuesday, where pivotal Senate and House races will unfold. There's also a special election in California to decide who will serve out the remainder of former Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's term after he left the chamber at the end of 2023. Political strategist Rina Shah joins "NewsNation Now" to discuss the difference between the special election and the primary election that was held two weeks ago for a full term spot that would start in January 2025.

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