US EditionCook Political Report Shifts 18 House Races Toward Democrats
Cook Political Report shifted 18 House races toward Democrats, with eight districts moving to solid Democrat status, reflecting GOP divisions and recent Democratic special election overperformance.
- On Jan. 15, 2026, the Cook Political Report moved every New York competitive House race toward Democrats in its latest ratings update.
- Cook analysts cited Democrats' overperformance in special elections, Tom Suozzi's return last year, and GOP divisions as factors shaping the updated House race ratings.
- The update reclassified Republican Rep. Mike Lawler's 17th Congressional District from lean Republican to tossup, moved Democratic Rep. Laura Gillen's 4th District to lean Democrat, and shifted New York's 18th and 22nd districts to safe Democratic.
- With those shifts, Cook noted Republicans must win roughly three-quarters of the Toss Up races, while 'House Democrats only need to flip three seats to win a majority', Erin Covey wrote.
- Nationally, Cook Political Report moved 18 midterm races more Democratic, reflecting historical midterm record since 1932 and making New York a focal state in a tightly divided House.
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