Polls · 10/9/2026
Trump Faces Potential Democratic House Gains, Cook Report Says
A Cook Political Report assessment points to potential Democratic gains that could bring a strong House majority and oversight of President Trump.
Why it matters
The projected gains would give Democrats a strong House majority and oversight of President Donald Trump.
- ★Democrats could pick up as many as 19 House seats in next month’s election.
- ★Those gains would be enough to secure a strong Democratic majority.
- ★The nonpartisan Cook Political Report released the assessment Friday.