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Cook Political Report shifts 18 House races toward Democrats
Original: Cook Political Report tilts 18 House races toward Democrats
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report has moved 18 US House races toward Democrats in its latest ratings, a sign of improving Democratic prospects in the 2026 midterms. The ratings shift suggests Republicans' House majority is increasingly at risk, with a growing number of districts now viewed as competitive or leaning Democratic.
Why now: Midterm outlooks are shifting as the nonpartisan race ratings move toward Democrats, raising expectations for the 2026 House elections.
Cook Political ReportUS House of RepresentativesDemocratic PartyRepublican Party
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