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Three Senate races shift toward Democrats in Cook ratings

Washington Post Politics Tuesday 06 October 2026, 21:17 UTC By Praveena Somasundaram 1 min read
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The Cook Political Report shifted its rating of three Senate races toward the left Tuesday, upgrading the chances that Democrats will win control of the Republican-held chamber in November. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEThree Senate races shift toward Democrats in Cook ratings The latest changes reflect growing worries for Republicans.

The Cook Political Report shifted its rating of three Senate races toward the left Tuesday, upgrading the chances that Democrats will win control of the Republican-held chamber in November. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEThree Senate races shift toward Democrats in Cook ratings The latest changes reflect growing worries for Republicans.
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