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Texas, Iowa Senate races shift to toss-ups: Cook Political Report

Aug 20, 2026Center

The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report shifted its ratings for both the Texas and Iowa Senate races to toss-ups Thursday as Republicans grapple with a scandal-ridden candidate in the Lone Star State and a shifting political environment that could favor Democrats in Iowa. Jessica Taylor, Cook Political Report Senate and governors editor,…

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