Cook shifts 20 House districts toward Democrats
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report announced on Friday it was shifting 20 House districts toward Democrats ahead of November's general elections.
The districts include Rep. Matt Cartwright's (D) race in Pennsylvania's 8th District, which was moved from "toss-up" to "lean Democratic," as well as GOP Rep. Don Bacon's (Neb.) race, which is now rated as a "toss-up."
The latest ratings illustrate the uphill climb Republicans will have to win back the majority. The party previously voiced hopes of picking up 18 seats to regain control.
The findings also bode well for Democrats looking to defend districts the party flipped in 2018, including Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton's seat in Virginia, which moved from "likely Democratic" to "solid Democratic."
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