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Cook Political Report: Texas U.S. Senate a 'Toss-Up'; Governor Race 'Leans Right'

A new Cook Political Report analysis changes ratings for Texas’ statewide contests, calling the U.S. Senate race a toss-up and moving the governor’s race to ‘leans right.’

Published Aug 23, 2026, 12:58 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The Cook Political Report now classifies the Texas U.S. Senate race as a "toss-up." The report also moved the Texas governor’s race from "solid Republican" to "leans right," according to the analysis.