Cook Political Report Forecast

Final Forecast: November 7th

This was the final projection for the 2016 election from Cook Political Report. Use this as a starting point to create and share your own 2020 presidential election forecast.

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More Turmoil at DeSantis Super PAC

“The chief super PAC supporting Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis,...

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Trump Promises More Activist Government

“As he campaigns to retake the White House, Donald Trump has increasingly tossed...

Headlines

George Santos Expelled from House of Representatives

December 1, 2023

311 members voted to remove the New York Republican from office

Celeste Maloy Sworn In; U.S. House Back at Full Strength

November 30, 2023

The Utah Republican won a special election earlier this month to fill the vacancy created when Chris Stewart resigned

California Democratic Rep. Anna Eshoo to Retire Next Year

November 21, 2023

First elected in 1992, she will complete her 16th term in 2024

Overview and Live Results: Utah 2nd Congressional District Special Election

November 21, 2023

The lone vacancy in the U.S. House will be filled by the winner, who will complete the term of Chris Stewart (R), who resigned in September

California Democratic Rep. Tony Cárdenas Not Seeking Reelection

November 20, 2023

He represents a deep blue district in the Los Angeles area