Texas and Iowa Senate races shift toward Democrats: Cook Political Report

The Cook Political Report on Thursday moved the high-profile Texas and Iowa Senate races from “lean Republican” to “toss-up,” reflecting the increasingly difficult terrain for Republicans in the midterm elections as the war in Iran and affordability issues weigh down the party. Polls have indicated tight races in state

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted its ratings Thursday for both the Texas and Iowa gubernatorial races, giving Democrats a higher chance at claiming the seat. Cook Political Report Senate and Governors Editor Jessica Taylor wrote in her analysis that Texas’ Democratic nominee for governor, state Rep. Gina H

Two key Senate races in typically Republican states, Texas and Iowa, are a toss-up heading into the midterms, according to the latest projections from The Cook Political Report. Why it matters: The fight for control of the U.S. Senate is extremely tight, and Democrats need to flip at least four seats to become the majo

Two key US Senate races now look like toss-ups instead of leaning in favor of Republicans, according to a new analysis from the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.

Fox News updated its Senate forecast, moving two GOP-held seats toward Democrats and one towards Republicans.

Former Cornyn GOP staffer joins Democrat Talarico's Texas Senate bid  USA Today