18 House Races Shift Towards the Democrats
18 House Races Shift Towards the Democrats
January 15, 2026 at 1:02 pm EST By Taegan Goddard 53 Comments
https://politicalwire.com/2026/01/15/18-house-races-shift-towards-the-democrats/
Cook Political Report: Ten months out from Election Day, its increasingly clear that Democrats are in a strong position to win control of the House this November.
All the major indicators the presidents unpopularity, special election results and the generic congressional ballot point to a favorable environment for Democrats. President Donald Trumps approval rating sits at 42%, driven by Americans widespread frustration over the economy. And Democratic candidates consistent overperformance in special elections shows their voters are more motivated to turn out than Republicans despite the fact that many Democratic voters have a dim view of their own party.
As the contours of the battleground map come into view, were shifting 18 ratings in favor of Democrats.
Perhaps even more important is that four races moved from Lean Republican to Toss Up.