2026 federal election watch
A source-labelled view of four selected 2026 federal races. Ratings describe competitiveness; some entries are watchlist items and are not currently classified as close races.
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U.S. House · District 13
Republican candidate
Cook rates California's 13th District as competitive, with a Democratic advantage. The rating describes the race, not a prediction of the final result.
U.S. House · District 47
Republican candidate
California's 47th District is included as a watchlist entry. Cook currently rates it Solid D, so it is not classified as a close race at this review date.
U.S. House · District 12
Republican candidate
New York's 12th District is included as a watchlist entry. Cook currently rates it Solid D, so it is not classified as a close race at this review date.
U.S. Senate · Statewide
Republican candidate
Cook rates the open Texas Senate race as a toss-up. Recent nonpartisan polling also places the leading candidates within the survey's margin of error.
