Analyst: Democrats show promise in gaining congressional control

Despite a hard push by Republicans to bolster their chances of retaining control in Washington by redrawing congressional districts to the party’s advantage, Democrats are in a good position to gain several seats in the U.S. House in November.  And which party controls the U.S. Senate after January is now a true toss-up, according to The Cook Political Report.  Historically, the party that's out of power picks up seats in the midterm cycle.  In Episode 48, you’ll hear from Erin Covey, who leads The Cook Political Report's coverage of the U.S. House of Representatives. Cook’s analysts have recently moved 15 House races in the Democrats’ direction, and say it’s realistic that the party could also take a majority in the U.S. Senate amid a worsening political environment for the GOP. Covey is keeping an eye on U.S. House races in Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas, along with the Senate races in Alaska, Iowa, Ohio and Texas. You’ll also get a weekly news wrap-up from Evening Wrap newsletter writer, Danielle Gaines and Daybreak newsletter writer Madyson Fitzgerald. They’ve got you covered with the latest on: data centers on federal land, states bolstering election safety and astronauts encouraging young people to vote.  Episode produced and edited by Mallory Cheng. Music for Stories From The States composed by David Singer. Click here for the full transcript. Relevant reading from States Newsroom outlets and partners:  GOP’s ‘rubberstamp’ of Trump puts US Senate in play, Dem campaign chair says (States Newsroom D.C. Bureau) Gen Z isn’t choosing a side. They’re choosing issues. (Maine Morning Star) A New York Times article claimed hostility by Mary Peltola. Will it affect Alaska’s Senate race? (Alaska Beacon) Despite redistricting, Ohio Democrats eager to flip congressional seats (Ohio Capital Journal) Got questions? An episode idea? Email us at [email protected] Photo: Voters will decide this November who will have control in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate. (Photo by Jim Neuger/ Maine Morning Star)