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Cook rates five states as Senate toss-ups ahead of Election Day
NPR reports that the Cook Political Report rates five states as toss-ups, while Democrats need a net gain of four seats for control.
The short version
- NPR reports that the Cook Political Report lists Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio and Texas as Senate toss-ups.[NPR]
- Democrats need a net gain of four Republican-held seats to win Senate control.[NPR]
- According to NPR, more than $500 million has been spent on the Texas Senate race since the primary, over $300 million from Republicans.[NPR]
Key facts
- Democrats need a net gain of four seats held by Republicans to win control of the U.S. Senate.[NPR]
- The Cook Political Report considers Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio and Texas to be toss-up Senate races.[NPR]
- More than $500 million has been spent on the Texas Senate race since the primary, with more than $300 million from Republicans.[NPR]
What remains uncertain
- Race ratings are Cook Political Report assessments rather than results, and the Election Day outcomes remain unknown.[NPR]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
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