Cook Political Report shifts 4 Senate races toward Democrats

The Hill
by Max Rego
April 13, 2026
2 min read

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The Cook Political Report shifted four Senate races toward Democrats, though Republicans still hold a majority.

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The Cook Political Report shifted four Senate races toward Democrats on Monday, indicating a changing political landscape. This move by the non-partisan handicapper suggests an increasingly sour national environment for Republicans, as noted by Jessica Taylor, the Senate and governors editor. Despite these shifts, the Cook Political Report still favors the GOP to maintain its majority in the upper chamber this November. The adjustments reflect a Senate battlefield shifting in Democrats' favor, though the overall Republican advantage remains.

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