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Choices, Choices, Choices
In 2010, a total of 29 candidates ran across Minnesota’s eight congressional districts – good for the seventh highest per district average in the history of the state (at 3.63 candidates) across the 78 general cycles dating back to 1857….
Read MoreMinnesota’s Gender Gap: The Disappearing Female Candidate?
After notching five of the 16 major party U.S. House nominations in 2010, women may secure only two such slots across Minnesota’s eight districts this November.
Read MoreWith Barber Victory Nearly 1 in 4 House Democrats Elected Via Special Election
Almost one-quarter of the Democratic caucus was first elected to the U.S. House via special election – more than double that of the GOP.
Read MoreCan Democrats Take Back the Iowa House in 2012?
Democrats would have to win 64 percent of the House races they are contesting – something the party has achieved only once since 1992.
Read MoreWill Arizona Democrats Hold Their Undefeated Special Election Victory Streak?
Democrats in Arizona have won all three special elections to Congress since statehood, but are victorious in only 35 percent of U.S. House elections over the last 60 years.
Read MoreRomney Still Slow off the Blocks
While all eyes were on Wisconsin this week, Mitt Romney turned in more sluggish performances in presidential primaries held on Tuesday. Despite effectively sealing the nomination nearly two months ago, Romney failed to crack the 70 percent mark in two…
Read MoreBarrett Support Rises in 19 Counties, Falls in 53 Others
An increase in support in Dane and Milwaukee Counties is not enough for Mayor Barrett to stave off Governor Walker’s surge in central and northern Wisconsin.
Read MoreScott Walker’s Victory by the Numbers
Gubernatorial candidates seeking a rematch have now lost 5 of 7 contests in Wisconsin history.
Read MoreHow Big will Barrett Score in Dane and Milwaukee Counties?
Holding 2010 totals constant for the state’s other 70 counties, Barrett would need to carry 75.1 percent of the vote in Wisconsin’s two most populated counties to beat Walker on Tuesday (up from 64.1 percent in 2010).
Read MoreWisconsin Poised to Extend Competitive Gubernatorial Election Streak
Wisconsin is expected to join Rhode Island, Iowa, and Minnesota on Tuesday for the only states currently with four or more consecutive elections decided by single digits.
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