Republicans face mounting challenges ahead of November’s midterms as key election forecasters have adjusted their projections, shifting House race predictions away from the party in recent weeks. Analysts warn the political landscape has grown more difficult for the GOP to maintain its current majority, with Democrats gaining momentum in critical contests. The shifts come as the countdown to Election Day accelerates, leaving Republicans scrambling to counter Democratic gains in what could be a pivotal election cycle.
With less than six weeks to go until November’s elections, Republicans are on defense as the midterm landscape looks increasingly favorable for Democrats. Forecasters including Sabato’s Crystal Ball and Fox News have shifted House races away from Republicans in recent weeks, signaling an increasingly tough terrain for the party to hold on to its 218-seat...