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Cook Political Report shifts Kansas, South Carolina Senate races toward Democrats

Cook Political Report shifts Kansas, South Carolina Senate races toward Democrats

Summary

The Cook Political Report changed its ratings for two Senate races, moving Kansas and South Carolina closer to the Democrats just over a month before the November midterm elections. Kansas went from “likely Republican” to “lean Republican,” making the race more competitive for Senator Roger Marshall.

Key Facts

  • The Cook Political Report is a nonpartisan group that analyzes election races.
  • It updated the ratings for Senate races in Kansas and South Carolina on Wednesday.
  • Kansas moved from “likely Republican” to “lean Republican.”
  • Senator Roger Marshall (Republican) is running against Democrat Adam Hamilton in Kansas.
  • The change means the race in Kansas is now seen as more competitive.
  • South Carolina’s Senate race also shifted toward the Democrats, but the specific rating change was not detailed.
  • These updates come about a month before the November midterm elections.
  • The changes suggest Democrats may have better chances in these states than previously thought.
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