Cook shifts 20 House districts toward Democrats
By Julia Manchester - 07/17/20 11:00 AM EDT
The
non-partisan Cook Political Report announced on Friday it was shifting 20 House districts to Democrats ahead of November's general election.
The districts include Democratic Pennsylvania Rep. Matt Cartwright's race in the state's 8th District, which was moved from "toss-up" to "Lean Democratic," as well as GOP Rep. Don Bacon's race which is now rated as a toss-up.
The latest ratings illustrate the uphill climb Republicans will have to win back the majority. The party previously voiced hopes of picking up 18 seats to regain control.
The findings also bode well for Democrats looking to defend districts that Democrats flipped in 2018, including Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton's seat in Virginia, which moved from "likely Democratic" to "Solid Democratic."
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