On Friday, the nonpartisan Cook Political Report said McAdams’ presence in the race and a possible nationwide shift gives Democrats a chance to take the seat that it typically classifies as “likely” to be won by a Republican.
The election handicapper wrote Friday it is seeing signs of a wave building behind support for Democratic candidates ahead of the 2018 elections. McAdams, the group wrote, could be part of that wave, with the 4th District seat it now classifies as “leans Republican.”
“McAdams has built a unique brand as a wonky, nerdy Mormon Democrat, raised over $1 million in past races and cultivated relationships with Republican mayors,” the site wrote in its update Friday.