James finds himself in the middle of something big when David gives him information regarding Cytron and Hollis Doyle. He flies to Ohio to follow the lead, telling Cyrus he's gone to visit his ailing father, and uncovers the secret of the rigged voting machines.

Olivia inadvertently helps Edison get chosen as Senate Majority Leader while Harrison handles the case of a billionaire who is either eccentric or crazy. Quinn discovers details about her abduction and confronts Huck.

A tragedy occurs at the President's 50th birthday party.