Walz dropped from list of competitive House races

The Rothenberg Political Report has dropped Minnesota’s First Congressional District from its list of competitive House races. This means it believes freshman Democratic Rep. Tim Walz is in little danger of losing his re-election bid. Previously Rothenberg had assessed the contest as favoring the incumbent, who is being challenged by medical doctor Brian Davis.

Two other Minnesota races make the list of competitive contests. The Third Congressional District seat being vacated by retiring Rep. Jim Ramstad continues to be viewed as a toss-up. And in the Sixth Congressional District freshman Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann is deemed favored to win re-election.