Cook Political Report moves 9 House races toward Dems
By Lisa Hagen - 03/16/18 10:51 AM EDT
The Cook Political Report, a top nonpartisan election handicapper, shifted nine House races to become more favorable for Democrats in the midterms.
The new rating changes released on Friday come a few days after Pennsylvania’s nationally watched special election where Democrats will likely have a huge upset in a district that President Trump won by nearly 20 points in 2016.
Democrat Conor Lamb declared victory and leads Republican Rick Saccone by 627 votes, but some media outlets have yet to call the race.
Some of the most notable rating changes include three races that have shifted from lean Republican to toss-up, including the seats held by GOP Reps. Leonard Lance (N.J.), Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.) and Keith Rothfus (Pa.).
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