Cook Political Report News & Prediction Market Coverage
Track the latest Cook Political Report news across prediction markets. Prediction News is following 4 active Cook Political Report stories across regulation, legal action, market moves, and platform developments, each clustered from original reporting and summarized for operators, traders, and regulators.
Latest News
Kalshi and Polymarket diverge on 2026 race as both price Hamilton near tossup
TradingKalshi traders price Democrats at 91% to win 2026 House control
TradingCook Political Report shifts Texas and Iowa Senate races to toss-ups
TradingPolymarket prices Talarico 52% to flip Texas Senate seat as Cook moves race to toss-up
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the Cook Political Report race ratings mean?
The ratings use a 7-point scale (Solid Republican, Likely R, Lean R, Toss Up, Lean Democratic, Likely D, Solid D) based on district makeup, candidate factors, and political environment.
How accurate are Cook Political Report ratings?
Historical review from 1984-2022 shows Lean ratings correct 95% of the time, Likely ratings 97%, and Solid ratings 99.9%.
What is the Cook Political Report PVI?
The Cook Partisan Voting Index measures how each state or district performs at the presidential level compared to the nation overall.
Who owns or runs the Cook Political Report?
Founded by Charlie Cook in 1984; Amy Walter has been owner, publisher, and editor-in-chief since August 2021.
How do Cook Political Report shifts affect prediction markets?
Ratings changes like the Texas and Iowa Senate toss-up upgrades are cited in Kalshi and Polymarket pricing and can trigger media attention and trading volume.