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Cook Political Report Shifts Kansas, South Carolina Senate Races Democratic

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 12:43 AM UTC · How we work

Center

Bombardier Halt Tightens Race

The Cook Political Report on September 23, 2026, moved Kansas and South Carolina Senate races toward the Democratic column ahead of the November midterms.
President Donald Trump’s halt of Bombardier plane purchases was cited by Cook as tightening the Kansas Senate race.
Cook gave Rep. Roger Marshall 79% win odds and Sen. Darline Graham 74% chance.
Darline Graham succeeded her brother Lindsey after his July death and faced criticism.

Right

Resilience Amid Scrutiny

On September 23, 2026, the Cook Political Report shifted Kansas and South Carolina Senate race ratings toward the Democratic column ahead of November midterm elections.
The analysis warned Republican candidates must show resilience against Democratic momentum and scrutiny of conduct.
Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) faces OBGYN billing criticism while defending seat against Democrat Adam Hamilton.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) stays favorite as GOP pundits fret over soft numbers, low turnout.

Blindspot

Sen. Darline Graham was appointed to replace her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, after his death in July, according to the Cook Political Report.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Right-leaning coverage.

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Bombardier Halt Tightens Race

The Cook Political Report on September 23, 2026, moved Kansas and South Carolina Senate races toward the Democratic column ahead of the November midterms.
President Donald Trump’s halt of Bombardier plane purchases was cited by Cook as tightening the Kansas Senate race.
Cook gave Rep. Roger Marshall 79% win odds and Sen. Darline Graham 74% chance.
Darline Graham succeeded her brother Lindsey after his July death and faced criticism.

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