Nonpartisan Forecaster Identifies Growing Democratic Pickup Opportunities in House

Cook Political Report shifted five House races in favor of Democrats and another toward the GOP, with the GOP holding 14 of 17 toss-up seats as midterms near.

The U.S. Capitol in Washington on March 27, 2026. Samuel Corum/Getty Images

A nonpartisan election forecaster has shifted five House races in favor of Democrats, signaling a difficult midterm environment for Republicans defending their narrow House majority.

The Cook Political Report, which provides analysis of elections and political trends, moved five seats in Democrats’ favor and one in favor of Republicans on April 7.