Cook Political Report rates Shaheen’s open seat as ‘lean Democrat’

Shaheen Retirement Gives GOP an Opportunity, but Race Stays in Lean Democrat

New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen ended speculation over her 2026 plans on Wednesday, announcing she won’t see reelection when her term ends.

Cook Political Report rates Shaheen’s open seat as ‘lean Democrat’

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rated New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s (D) Senate seat as “lean Democrat” following the senator’s announcement she would not seek reelection in 2026.  While the seat may lean toward Democrats, Republicans have expressed optimism they can flip the seat. Last month, National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Tim Scott (R-S.C.) named…