The update aligns with 18 House rating shifts that all favored Democrats. In the US Senate, the latest rankings show a deadlock of 47 seats each with six toss-ups, including a la weakened standing for Democrats in Minnesota, where the race is now 'lean Democrat.' a KARE/MN Star Tribune poll places Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan at 47% and Republican Michele Tafoya at 43%, with 9% undecided, ahead of their first debate this Friday.
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Fox News Projects First Democratic House Victory With 237 Seats
US Politics6 days ago
The Democratic Party is positioned to take over the US House of Representatives after a shift in election forecasts. Fox News now projects a 'Blue-nami' in which Democrats secure 237 seats to the Republicans' 198, marking the first time during this cycle the network has predicted a Democratic victory in the chamber. This forecast follows a series of rating updates that signal a change in House control compared to previous expectations.
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