Cook Political Report shifts 7 House races toward Democrats
Key takeaways
- Covey added, Districts that once appeared to be relatively safe for Republicans look increasingly competitive.
- Six of the seven seats are held by Republicans, with the lone exception being the one in Alabama s 2nd Congressional District held by Democratic Rep.
- The Cook Political Report moved Figures s race from solidly to likely in the Republican camp, putting it two slots from toss up territory.
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Erin Covey, the House editor for the report, wrote that despite the GOP appearing to benefit from a nationwide redistricting battle, Democrats remain in a strong position to regain control of the House, with the battlefield continuing to shift in their favor as the political environment further deteriorates for the GOP.
Covey added, Districts that once appeared to be relatively safe for Republicans look increasingly competitive.
Six of the seven seats are held by Republicans, with the lone exception being the one in Alabama s 2nd Congressional District held by Democratic Rep. Shomari Figures. A first-term lawmaker, Figures has an uphill reelection battle after state lawmakers in Alabama redrew his district to make it more GOP-friendly.