Cook Political Report Forecast

Final Forecast: November 7th

This was the final projection for the 2016 election from Cook Political Report. Use this as a starting point to create and share your own 2020 presidential election forecast.

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Young Voters Barely Remember Politics Without Trump

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Headlines

Live Results: Texas State Senate Special, Lubbock Mayor

May 4, 2024

The lone Senate vacancy will be filled, while voters in the nation's 85th largest city will choose a mayor

Live Results: New York Congressional District 26 Special Election

April 30, 2024

There is also a legislative special election runoff in Alabama

Live Results: Puerto Rico Democratic Primary

April 28, 2024

The territory is expected to add 55 delegates to Joe Biden's total, which now exceeds 3,300

Overview and Live Results: Pennsylvania Primary

April 23, 2024

Keystone State voters will weigh in on both presidential and downballot contests

Wyoming and Puerto Rico Republican Nominating Contests

April 20, 2024

The Wyoming State Convention concludes a multi-step nominating process, while a party-run primary takes place in the U.S. territory