Coverage dated October 9, 2026

Cook Political Report moves 18 House seats toward Democrats

Headline from The Hill

The Cook Political Report, an election handicapper, shifted 18 House seats toward Democrats' favor in key battleground districts. The changes show how unfavorable the political environment continues to be for GOP candidates amid the war in Iran and the state of the economy. Republican Reps.

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  1. The Hill

    Cook Political Report moves three Senate races in Democrats’ favor (opens The Hill)

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    The Cook Political Report, an election handicapper, is shifting its odds for Senate races in Kansas, North Carolina and New Hampshire toward Democrats. The changes show how unfavorable the political environment continues to be for Republican candidates amid the war in Iran and the state of the econo…

  2. Bloomberg

    More House Seats Leaning Toward Democrats, Cook Political Says (opens Bloomberg)

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    Democrats are on track to pick up as many as 19 House seats in next month’s election, enough to secure the party a strong majority and oversight of President Donald Trump, the nonpartisan Cook Political Report said Friday.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Cook Political Report shifts ratings of 18 races in favor of Democrats (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Election forecaster Cook Political Report shifted 18 midterm election races in favor of Democratic candidates on Friday, with just under one month until voters head to the polls on Election Day. “The most likely outcome at this point is that Democrats flip a net of nine to 19 seats, resulting in Dem…

  4. Axios

    Cook Political Report tilts 18 House races toward Democrats (opens Axios)

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    House races in Iowa , Pennsylvania, Washington , Michigan and more are shifting in Democrats' direction, according to a Friday update from the closely watched Cook Political Report. Why it matters: The GOP's midterm outlook was already bleak , anchored by an unpopular war and high fuel prices.

  5. The Hill

    Cook Political Report moves 18 House seats toward Democrats (opens The Hill)

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    The Cook Political Report, an election handicapper, shifted 18 House seats toward Democrats' favor in key battleground districts. The changes show how unfavorable the political environment continues to be for GOP candidates amid the war in Iran and the state of the economy. Republican Reps.

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