Cook Political Report shifts 2 Senate races toward Democrats, 1 toward GOP

Candidate Quality Shifts the Senate Map

Cook Political Report: “In Senate races, the quality of individual candidates can be magnified in ways that defy national trends, especially in midterm years. That’s the impetus behind three moves we are making today: two in favor of Democrats in South Carolina and Mississippi, and one towards Republicans in Minnesota.” “The shifts in Democrats’ direction […]

Candidate Quality Shifts the Senate Map: South Carolina and Mississippi Toward Democrats, Minnesota Toward GOP

In Senate races, the quality of individual candidates can be magnified in ways that defy national trends, especially in midterm years. That’s the impetus behind three moves we are making today: two in favor of Democrats in South Carolina and Mississippi, and one towards Republicans in Minnesota.

Election Forecast Update: GOP Gains Ground in Minnesota Senate Race

A new rating from the Cook Political Report signifies a shift in the Minnesota Senate race, moving from 'Likely Democrat' to 'Lean Democrat.' This change indicates increasing competitiveness for GOP candidates.

Leading Election Forecaster Shifts Closely-Watched Senate Race Towards GOP

The Cook Political Report on Tuesday adjusted its rating of Minnesota’s open U.S. Senate race from “Likely Democrat” to “Lean Democrat.” The change moves the contest one category toward greater competitiveness while still indicating a Democratic advantage under Cook’s definitions, in which “Lean” races are competitive but favor one party. The race features Democrat Lieutenant […]

Minnesota Senate race shifts toward GOP, South Carolina moves left

Election forecaster Cook Political Report shifted Minnesota’s Senate race toward GOP nominee Michele Tafoya on Tuesday, while shifting two other Senate races in favor of of Democrats in Mississippi and South Carolina. The forecaster moved Minnesota’s Senate race from “Likely Democrat” to “Leans Democrat” in a blow to Democratic nominee Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan as […]

Cook Political Report shifts 2 Senate races toward Democrats, 1 toward GOP

The Cook Political Report shifted several Senate races, including Minnesota to lean Democrat and Mississippi toward a potential upset.