Georgia Senate Race Among Nine Shifted Toward Democrats, Forecaster Says
ATLANTA, GA – Inside Elections announced significant shifts in nine Senate races favoring Democrats on Thursday, just days ahead of the midterm elections.
Changes include the Georgia Senate race moving from lean Democrat to likely Democrat, with incumbent Jon Ossoff leading Trump-backed Mike Collins in recent polls. In Ohio, the race shifted from toss-up to tilt Democrat as Republican Jon Husted faces Democrat Sherrod Brown, who has shown favorable polling outcomes.
Texas’ Senate race also transitioned from toss-up to tilt Democrat, as Republican Ken Paxton campaigns against Democrat James Talarico in a tight contest. Iowa’s race is now considered a toss-up, with Republican Ashley Hinson up against Democrat Josh Turek.
Kansas’ Senate race shifted from tilt Republican to toss-up, where Democrat Adam Hamilton competes against incumbent Roger Marshall. Meanwhile, the South Carolina seat changed from lean to tilt Republican, as Republican Darline Graham faces Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews in a closely watched matchup.
Additionally, Nebraska’s seat shifted to tilt Republican from lean, with incumbent Pete Ricketts in a battle against independent Dan Osborn. Louisiana’s race is likely Republican, and in Mississippi, incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith is fighting Democrat Scott Colom, also moving to likely Republican status.
Election experts at Cook Political Report have rated these races similarly, indicating key shifts as the elections approach.