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Cook Political Report Shifts Kansas to Toss-Up, NC to Likely

By Drooid · Oct 7, 2026, 2:53 AM UTC · How we work

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The Cook Political Report moved Kansas to Toss-Up, New Hampshire to Lean Democrat, and North Carolina to Likely Democrat.
Cook now estimates Democrats could gain two to six Senate seats, needing four for a majority.
Recent polls show Democrat Adam Hamilton neck-and-neck with Republican incumbent Senator Roger Marshall.
Republicans hold narrow majorities in both the House and Senate as midterms approach.

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The Cook Political Report moved Kansas to Toss-Up, New Hampshire to Lean Democrat, and North Carolina to Likely Democrat.
Cook now estimates Democrats could gain two to six Senate seats, needing four for a majority.
Recent polls show Democrat Adam Hamilton neck-and-neck with Republican incumbent Senator Roger Marshall.
Republicans hold narrow majorities in both the House and Senate as midterms approach.