[ The daily brief // October 18 · today ]

Iowa Senate has a new favorite: Hinson, 51 percent

The day's story, written by the model's own rules from what moved on the board. When Lilly has something to say, her words come first.

▸ The board // October 18

Senate

66%

chance of Democratic control

no change

Expected 52 D · likely 48 to 56

House

91%

chance of a Democratic majority

no change

Expected 241 D · likely 218 to 267

Governors

80%

chance Democrats hold most

Expected 28 D · likely 24 to 32

▸ What moved

Iowa Senate: 3 points toward Hinson, now Hinson 51 percent.

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▸ Lines crossed

Iowa Senate has a new favorite: Hinson, 51 percent.

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▸ New polls

No new polls since the day before.

▸ Coin flips

9 races under 55 percent either way: Wisconsin's 1st district, Wisconsin's 3rd district, Kentucky's 6th district, Florida's 7th district, Iowa Senate, Texas's 35th district, Florida's 22nd district, Alabama's 2nd district and more.

Wisconsin's 1st district ▸Wisconsin's 3rd district ▸Kentucky's 6th district ▸Florida's 7th district ▸Iowa Senate ▸Texas's 35th district ▸Florida's 22nd district ▸Alabama's 2nd district ▸

▸ The clock

16 days to November 3.

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