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Will Governor Tomblin Become Congressman Tomblin After 2016?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 19, 2015 |

Only one West Virginia governor in history has subsequently served in the U.S. House.

Hagedorn vs Walz II and a Review of Minnesota’s 99 Congressional Rematch Elections

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 18, 2015 |

More than one in six U.S. House elections in Gopher State history have been rematches with the challenger winning 14 percent of the time.

Feingold’s In, Seeks Unusual Return to US Senate

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 14, 2015 |

Only two defeated U.S. Senators have won election back to the chamber over the last six decades.

Will Joe Heck Clear the GOP Field in Nevada’s US Senate Race?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 13, 2015 |

A bid by Nevada’s 3rd CD U.S. Representative would give Republicans a formidable candidate in the race to replace Harry Reid.

Murphy vs DeSantis and the Youngest US Senate Matchups in History

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 11, 2015 |

Only two U.S. Senate elections featured a pair of major party nominees who were collectively younger than Florida’s two young Congressmen.

Evolving?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 7, 2015 |

When Scott Walker “punted” back in February after being asked if he was comfortable with the idea of evolution he added, “That’s a question a politician shouldn’t be involved in one way or the other.” However, it may very well…

Carson, Fiorina and a Review of ‘Political Outsider’ Presidential Candidates

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 6, 2015 |

Aside from a handful of war heroes, presidential candidates who have never previously held political office have a very thin record of success.

Why Clinton vs. Bush Would Be a Very, Very Unique Presidential Matchup

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 4, 2015 |

It has been nearly 120 years since the last time both major parties nominated candidates who were not currently serving in elected or appointed political office.