The movement follows an Oct. 9 update where Cook shifted 18 races in the Democratic direction, projecting a net gain of 9 to 19 seats for the party. Concurrent shifts from Inside Elections downgraded Republican strongholds, including moving Wyoming's at-large seat from 'Solid R' to 'Likely R'. Founder Charlie Cook has previously described a Democratic takeover of the House as a 'done deal' and estimated the party could pick up around 20 seats.
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Cook Shifts 11 More House Races to Democrats
US Politics5 days ago
Ohio, Nebraska and Kansas were the primary focus of laest US House ratings adjustments by the Cook Political Report on Oct. 16. The analyst moved 11 races toward Democrats, noting that these states also have competitive Senate contests. These updates follow a trend of deteriorating Republican prospects in the final weeks of the 2026 midterm cycle.
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