Sen. Jack Reed Sabato's Crystal Ball

Campaign Overview

Sabato's Crystal Ball rates the next race for this seat as Safe Democratic.

Ratings Definitions

• Safe: Not competitive and not expected to be strongly contested by the opposing party.
• Likely: One party strongly favored but could become competitive.
• Lean: Competitive race where one party has a slight advantage.
• Toss-Up: Most competitive; either party has a good chance of winning.

Source

A comprehensive website run by the University of Virginia's Center for Politics, Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball features detailed and frequently updated analysis for elections across the country. The Crystal Ball keeps tabs on presidential elections, along with every Senate and gubernatorial race, as well as the tightest campaigns for the House. To subscribe to The Crystal Ball's free email newsletter, please click here.