The Cook Political Report on Thursday moved the high-profile Texas and Iowa Senate races from “lean Republican” to “toss-up,” reflecting the increasingly difficult terrain for Republicans in the midterm elections as the war in Iran and affordability issues weigh down the party.
Polls have indicated tight races in states President Donald Trump won three times, prompting a shift in ratings from the elections handicapper. Democratic state Rep. James Talarico will face scandal-ridden Attorney General Ken Paxton in Texas. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) faces Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek in Iowa.
Recommended Stories
Print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account
Digital subscriber? Click here to login/register your account.