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Cook Political Report shifts 11 House seats away from GOP

First seen Oct 16, 2026, 9:56 AM ET · Updated Oct 16, 2026, 9:56 AM ET · 2 outlets

2 outlets (The Hill and Axios) are covering this story.

• The Hill reports: “Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election handicapper, shifted 11 more House seats toward Democrats this week, many in red states as the midterms inch closer. Cook has moved dozens of House sea…”
• Axios reports: “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: Th…”

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• The Hill: Cook Political Report shifts 11 House seats away from GOP
• Axios: Cook Political Report tilts 18 House races toward Democrats