The Cook Political Report has five new House rating changes:
- Iowa 1: Lean R to Toss Up
- Iowa 3: Lean R to Toss Up
- Illinois 17: Lean D to Likely D
- Indiana 1: Lean D to Likely D
- Montana 1: Likely R to Lean R

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