Multiple outlets report that the nonpartisan Cook Political Report has moved additional U.S. House contests toward Democrats in recent projections. Newsweek and The Hill say more than a dozen seats currently held by Republicans are trending toward Democratic advantage, based on week-to-week updates to Cook’s ratings.
The Washington Examiner and The Hill both describe specific changes in the latest batch, saying Cook shifted 11 House seats away from the GOP, including races that had been considered “safe red” and were moved from “solid” or comparable Republican categories to more competitive labels. The Hill attributes the broader shift to improving conditions for Democrats, citing factors such as public sentiment toward President Donald Trump and the approach of the 2026 midterm elections. Across the coverage, outlets emphasize the momentum implied by Cook’s repeated adjustments, while refraining from claiming election results have changed yet.
