Cook Political Report moves 11 House seats toward Democrats
Cook, a nonpartisan election forecaster, reclassified 11 House races in Democrats' favor this week, with more contests now looking competitive in longtime Republican areas. It cites economic discontent among voters as a partial cause.
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What happened
Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election handicapper, shifted 11 House seats toward Democrats this week. The group said more races are becoming competitive in traditional Republican strongholds.
Why it matters
The shifts suggest growing competition in GOP-held areas as the midterms draw nearer. Cook attributes the change partly to voter frustration with the economy.
Coverage
- Cook Political Report moves 11 more House races toward Democrats (The Washington Post)
- Cook Political Report shifts 11 House seats away from GOP (The Hill)
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