Cook Political Report shifts 5 House races toward Democrats
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The Cook Political Report shifted five House races toward Democrats and one toward Republicans.
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The Cook Political Report on Tuesday shifted five House races toward Democrats and one toward Republicans. This adjustment comes as the minority party aims to regain control of the House in the upcoming November midterms. Specifically, the report moved Rep. Greg Landsman’s (D-Ohio) race from “Toss Up” to “Lean Democrat.” Similar shifts occurred for Reps. Emilia Sykes’ (D-Ohio) and Nellie Pou’s races. These changes reflect updated assessments of the competitive landscape for the 2026 midterm elections.
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