Sabato’s Crystal Ball changes 28 House race ratings, pushing Democrats past 218 seats

Sabato’s Crystal Ball updated ratings for 28 House races on Tuesday, shifting them in the direction of Democrats. These changes occur two weeks before the midterm elections, which will decide if Democrats retake House control from Republicans. By totaling seats rated as safe, likely, or leaning toward one party, the nonpartisan election forecaster now projects Democrats to surpass the 218 seats necessary for a majority, with current projections placing them at 223 congressional districts.