Inside Elections Updates Outlook for President, Senate and House
October 28, 2020
Inside Elections has updated its 2020 election outlook, making changes to its Electoral College forecast, as well as in a number of congressional races.
October 28 update and analysis (may require a subscription)
Maps of the current Inside Elections projections follow. Click or tap any of them for an interactive version.
President
October 28: Georgia and North Carolina move from Toss-up to Tilt Democratic; Texas moves from Tilt Republican to Toss-up.
Senate
October 28: Alaska moves from Likely to Leans Republican; Georgia (regular) from Tilt Republican to Toss-up; Georgia (special) from Leans to Tilt Republican.
House
October 28: 23 Ratings Changes (too many to list here).
Governor
October 28: No changes.
Headlines
New Orleans State Senate District 7 Special All Party Primary Election
The former incumbent, Democrat Troy Carter, resigned after being elected to Congress in an April special election.
GOP Rep. Vicky Hartzler to Run for Open Missouri U.S. Senate Seat
She joins what will be a crowded field hoping to succeed retiring Republican Sen. Roy Blunt
Rep. Val Demings Announces 2022 Challenge to Sen. Marco Rubio
This move was widely expected and is now official. The Florida senate seat is one of 34 to be contested in 2022.
Recap of Virginia and New Jersey Primary Results
Virginia Democrats nominated Terry McAuliffe, while New Jersey Republicans chose Jack Ciattarelli. Democrats are favored in both states this November.
Overview and Live Results: Virginia Primary
Democrats will choose a nominee to succeed termed-out Ralph Northam; both parties will nominate for seats in the House of Delegates
