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House: Ratings Changes in Seven Districts as GOP Majority in Peril
Cook Political Report:If it wasn't already clear, last Tuesday's election results confirmed a political atmosphere that would seriously endanger the House GOP's majority in 2018. In Virginia, turnout was up 20 percent over 2013 in localities won by Hillary Clinton, compared to 13 percent in localities carried by President Trump. Not only did Democrat Ralph Northam outperform pre-election polls, Democrats shocked by nearly winning control of Virginia's House of Delegates.
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Based on recent developments, we're changing our ratings in seven districts, with six moves reflecting enhanced opportunities for Democrats. View our full ratings here.
DIST INCUMBENT RATINGS CHANGE
FL-26 Curbelo Lean R to Toss Up
IL-06 Roskam Lean R to Toss Up
MN-08 Nolan Lean D to Toss Up
NJ-11 Frelinghuysen Lean R to Toss Up
TX-07 Culberson Lean R to Toss Up
UT-04 Love Likely R to Lean R
WI-06 Grothman Solid R to Likely R