GOP Gains: 32-42 House Seats, 5-7 Senate Seats – Cook

As of today, the GOP stands to gain 5-7 Senate seats.

The Cook Political Report has updated its ratings for the 2010 election cycle and it appears to be very good news for the GOP.

House
The Cook Political Report’s current outlook is for a 32 to 42 seat net gain for Republicans. Currently there are 255 Democratic and 178 Republican House members and two vacant seats, one formerly held by a Democrat and one by a Republican. Republicans need to net 39 seats to reach a bare majority of 218 seats.

Senate
The Cook Political Report’s current outlook is for a 5 to 7 seat net gain for Republicans. Currently there are 57 Democrats, two independents that caucus with Democrats, and 41 Republican Senators.

Governors
The Cook Political Report’s current outlook is for a 3 to 5 seat net gain for Republicans. Currently there are 26 Democratic and 24 Republican Governors.

Overall, it could be a very good mid-term election for the Republicans, but the calendar has not yet turned to August, there is plenty of time for momentum to swing in either direction.