The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter

Hong’s Momentum In Wisconsin Gives Democratic Socialists Their Biggest General Election Test Yet

Wisconsin Democrats are poised to nominate a democratic socialist as their candidate for governor, showing the reach of the ...
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Introducing the 2026 Cook PVI: Re-Redistricting Yields a More Republican, Less Elastic House Map

In late spring of 2025, it would have been hard to believe that ten states would have new congressional maps in place for the ...
Opinion
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Here Are the Three Key Things I’m Watching for 2026

With less than 100 days to go until Election Day — and with the major primary contests wrapping up in a matter of weeks — we’re entering a general election sprint when campaigns will really start to ...
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2026 Cook PVI℠: District Map and List

Below are our 2026 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠) scores for all 435 districts. A Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI) ...
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The Remaining Primary Risks for Democrats

It wouldn't seem to be that complicated. The November 2026 midterm election presents great danger for Republicans and huge ...
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter

Have Democrats Lost Their Summer Momentum?

Over the last week or so, there's been increasing chatter about whether Democrats have lost the momentum they've built over ...
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter

What A Susan Collins vs. Troy Jackson Race Might Look Like

After almost two weeks of limbo, former state Senate President Troy Jackson has lined up enough delegates to easily win this ...
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter

South Carolina Special Primary Will Test Trump’s Endorsement Power Like Never Before

The Aug. 11 snap South Carolina Senate primary to succeed the late Sen. Lindsey Graham may be the toughest test yet of how ...
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter

Democratic Candidates Establish Major Fundraising Edge in Q2

Democratic candidates running for competitive House seats are raising money hand over fist. But that doesn’t necessarily mean ...
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter

Episode 70: What’s a Good Night for Dems and Republicans in House Races This Year?

Amy and Erin join the Roundtable this week. They discuss our first official range of expectations for outcomes in House races ...
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter

Democrats Saw Graham Platner as the Key. The Data Said Otherwise.

Now that Maine Democrats have effectively decided on former state Senate President Troy Jackson to be their new nominee to ...
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter

Michigan House Primary Preview: Democrats’ Intra-Party Warfare Hits Fever Pitch

Michigan's turbulent Senate primary has absorbed national media attention for the past year, making it difficult for other races to break through. But the Wolverine State is also a critical part of ...