The Cook Political Report, a non-partisan group that analyzes elections, on July 7 moved the 19th Congressional District from a "Lean Republican" to a "Toss Up." The report says of incumbent John Faso (R-Kinderhook): "Despite his long tenure in Upstate politics, Faso was one of just 15 Republicans to win by single digits in 2016 - and he did so against a very liberal, carpetbagging Democrat. Now he's facing a deluge of opponents. Democrats are perhaps most high on West Point graduate and Iraq veteran Pat Ryan, but the dynamic could change if 2016 nominee Zephyr Teachout or Ulster County Executive Mike Hein get in."