In another sign that the political environment continues to shift favorably for Dems, six House races have suddenly moved from out-of-play likely Republican victories to competitive contests in the last week alone, according to a quick analysis of race rankings by nonpartisan experts done by Election Central. The analysists, CQ Politics and Cook Political Report, have since Monday shifted their rankings of the six either to "Leans Republican" or "No Clear Favorite," indicating they are now in play for Dems. These shifts come after a more extensive Election Central analysis a week ago found that since Foleygate broke in late September, at least 29 races moved towards Dems. Our list of newly-competitive races after the jump.

Here are the House races which have become competitive in the last week, complete with third quarter filing numbers for each candidate. The filings are organized with total fundraising for the quarter first and total cash on hand second. The candidate with more cash on hand is listed first.

Oct. 17: In MN-01, CQ Politics shifts its rating of the race from "Republican Favored" to "Leans Republican."

GOP Rep. Gil Gutknecht: $208,683; $790,866
Dem Tim Walz: $213,237; $289,251

Oct. 17: In OH-02, CQ Politics shifts its rating of the race from "Republican Favored" to "Leans Republican."

Dem Victorai Wulsin: $376,337; $263,471
GOP Rep. Jean Schmidt: $332,863; $224,358

Oct. 18: In PA-04, CQ Politics shifts its rating of the race from "Republican Favored" to "Leans Republican."

GOP Rep. Melissa Hart: $486,321; $1,114,719
Dem Jason Altmire: $237,377; $273,622

Oct. 18: In ID-01, Cook Political Report shifts its rating of the race from "Likely Republican" to "Lean Republican."

GOPer William Sali: $872,208; $113,232
Dem Larry Grant: $420,729; $72,750

Oct. 18: In MN-01, Cook Political Report shifts its rating of the race from "Likely Republican" to "Lean Republican."

GOP Rep. Gil Gutknecht: $208,683; $790,866
Dem Tim Walz: $213,237; $289,251

Oct. 19: In WI-08, CQ Politics shifts its rating of the race from "Leans Republican" to "No Clear Favorite."

GOPer John Gard: $1,979,423; $284,884
Dem Steve Kagen: $2,000,126; $146,409

Oct. 20: In NH-02, CQ Politics shifts its rating of the race from "Republican Favored" to "Leans Republican."

GOP Rep. Charles Bass: $918,789; $508,135
Dem Paul Hodes: $1,085,139; $216,081