House Republicans on track to lose majority

House Republicans on track to lose majority

House Republicans are on track to lose their majority just a little over one month out from the midterm elections, according to a nonpartisan election forecaster. Why it matters: Cook Political Report shifted 15 House races toward Democrats on Friday, the latest sign that the political environment is deteriorating for Republicans. Democrats only need a net gain of three seats to take the majority. Cook now projects Democrats are most likely to gain between five and 15 seats, which would give the