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April 13, 2026
Cook Political Report shifts Senate race ratings in favor of Democrats
- The Cook Political Report shifted ratings for four Senate races, indicating a more favorable outlook for Democrats, including North Carolina and Georgia moving to lean Democratic.
- Democrats need to flip four Senate seats to gain a majority, with key races in Michigan, Georgia, and Ohio being crucial.
- In North Carolina, former Governor Roy Cooper leads the race for the seat vacated by Republican Thom Tillis, while in Georgia, incumbent Senator Jon Ossoff is well-positioned against weak Republican challengers.
4 Sources
- New report suggests Democrats have better odds in some upcoming Senate racesApr 13, 2026 at 8:44 AM · NPR
- Democrats build midterm momentum, but Republicans still in driver's seat in Senate majority battleApr 13, 2026 at 4:14 PM · Fox News
- Cook Political Report shifts four Senate races toward DemocratsApr 13, 2026 at 7:24 PM · The Hill
- Four major races shift in favor of Democrats as Senate looks more likely to swing in their favorApr 13, 2026 at 7:48 PM · Independent