President Conrad Dalton lost the presidential election in the show’s fifth season and was succeeded by Elizabeth McCord in the sixth season.
In the political drama “Madam Secretary,” President Conrad Dalton, played by actor Keith Carradine, is a central character who serves as the President of the United States for much of the series. As the show progresses, Dalton, who is initially a Republican, switches his party affiliation to Independent due to political disagreements with his own party. Despite being a strong leader and having the support of his Secretary of State, Elizabeth McCord (played by Téa Leoni), his presidency faces numerous challenges both domestically and internationally.
In the fifth season, President Dalton runs for re-election but is ultimately defeated. This loss is a significant turning point in the series, as it sets the stage for Elizabeth McCord to run for the presidency herself. The sixth and final season of “Madam Secretary” sees Elizabeth McCord as the President of the United States, having won the election to succeed Dalton. The show explores her challenges in office and how she builds on the legacy left by President Dalton, while also forging her own path as the leader of the nation.
