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Cook Political Report Shifts 18 House Races Toward Democrats

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report on Friday, October 9, 2026, moved 18 U.S. House races toward Democratic candidates, including four Republican-held seats, ahead of the November midterms.

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Oct 9, 3:57 PM cbsnews.com Cook Political Report shifts 18 more House seats in Democrats' favor ahead of midterms
Oct 9, 3:30 PM cbsnews.com Cook Political Report shifts 18 House races toward Democrats
Oct 9, 3:10 PM mediaite.com Cook Political Report Shifts 18 House Races Left, Including Four GOP-Held Seats from Toss Up to Lean D
Oct 9, 10:40 AM washingtonpost.com Cook moves 18 more House races toward the left
Oct 9, 9:35 AM thedailybeast.com Republicans Hit With Brutal Blow in Struggle to Keep Power
Oct 9, 7:35 AM axios.com Cook Political Report tilts 18 House races toward Democrats