PoliticsAnalyst breaks down shift toward Democrats in 18 House races

Name: Analyst breaks down shift toward Democrats in 18 House races
Uploaded: 2026-10-09T18:30:02.000Z
Description: The Cook Political Report has shifted 18 House contests toward Democrats and forecasts the party could gain nine to 19 seats, Amy Walter says. She argues that heavy spending has not stopped a rising tide against Republicans. CNN also reports that Democrats are debating whether to spend resources in districts Trump won by more than 20 points.

The Cook Political Report has shifted 18 House contests toward Democrats and forecasts the party could gain nine to 19 seats, Amy Walter says. She argues that heavy spending has not stopped a rising tide against Republicans. CNN also reports that Democrats are debating whether to spend resources in districts Trump won by more than 20 points.

CNN 2026-10-09 18:30