September 21, 2018      7:47 AM

Cook Political moves Texas Senate race to toss-up column

The Cook Political Report updated its rating for Texas's Senate race on Friday from leans Republican to toss-up amid new polls showing Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D-Texas) in a tight race with Sen. Ted Cruz (R).

Via The Hill:

Cook's authors did not immediately give any explanation for the ratings change, but the move follows a series of polls showing Cruz with at most a single-digit lead over his insurgent opponent, who has outraised Cruz by millions since the year began.

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