Cook Political Report Shifts House Ratings Toward Democrats

Published 1d ago · Latest report 1d ago · Election

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Nonpartisan forecasters moved 19 House seats toward Democrats as Republican pathways to majority control narrow.

Nonpartisan election forecasters have adjusted multiple House seat ratings in favor of Democrats. The latest updates shift competitive districts away from Republicans as parties fight for control of Congress. These rating changes arrive just weeks before the upcoming midterm elections.

  • The scopeNineteen House seats were moved in a single update by the forecaster.
  • The analysisThe forecaster noted that the path for Republicans to keep chamber control has practically vanished.
Why it matters

Control of the United States House of Representatives hangs in the balance ahead of the midterm elections, making district rating shifts by prominent nonpartisan handicappers critical indicators of momentum.

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19House seats shifted
6Republican seats moved to lean Democrat
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What outlets agree on

Nonpartisan election handicappers have shifted numerous House seats toward Democrats in the final weeks before the midterm elections.

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