Cook political report a doubt, some within Democratic Party circles thought abortion, the August spending bill, and lowering gas prices could save them ahead of the November elections. Okay, total salvation was never possible—Democrats only have a small single-digit majority in the house—but a wipeout could have been blunted. 50 states and 435 congressional districts is now available. What is The Cook Political Report?
The Cook Political Report is an independent, non-partisan newsletter that analyzes elections and campaigns for the US House of Representatives, US Senate, Governors and President as well as American political trends. Key new inflation reports will come out on Sept. Want to know what’s on your ballot? This page explains how ratings are defined and assigned by these outlets. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage. The following are general definitions for each rating, arranged from highest to lowest degree of party advantage. Solid Republican: One party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
Likely Republican: One party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible. Lean Republican: One party has a small edge, but the race is competitive. Tilt Republican: One party has a slight edge, but the race is highly competitive. Toss-up: Neither party has an edge. Rating definitions vary slightly from one outlet to another. You can compare each outlet’s published definitions in the table below.
There is no exhaustive list of the factors these outlets may consider when rating any given race. The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, and Sabato’s Crystal Ball each said that their ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race’s district or state. Inside Elections editor Nathan Gonzalez told us they also consider fundraising, breaking news, and incumbent strength when rating races. Kyle Kondik, the managing editor of Crystal Ball, noted fundraising and the national political environment as considerations. Charlie Cook, editor of Cook Political Report, said their ratings are also informed by meetings with candidates and by conversations with political operatives, party strategists, and state sources.