Democrats Could Win 240 House Seats as Cook Shifts 12 Races Their Way
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Updated · The Washington Post · Oct 30
Democrats Could Win 240 House Seats as Cook Shifts 12 Races Their Way
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Oct 30
Summary
Cook Political Report now favors Democrats in 222 House races, putting them above the 218 seats needed for a majority and opening a path to as many as 240 seats.
Twelve contests moved toward Democrats ahead of Tuesday’s election, including three seats shifted from lean Republican to toss-up and three from likely Republican to lean Republican.
Those changes include Republican-held districts in Pennsylvania and Colorado, while analysts said weak GOP turnout in North Carolina and Pennsylvania could deepen Republican losses.
Cook’s ratings carry weight because an internal review since 1984 found 97% of its “Likely” calls and 94% of its “Lean” calls were correct; 18 races still remain toss-ups.