Archive for 2018
7-Up: A Brief History of Virginia Women US House Nominees
Women have been nominated to the U.S. House by major parties in Virginia for 14 consecutive cycles including winning a record-setting seven nominations in 2018.
Read MoreHorsford vs Hardy II and a History of Nevada US House Rematch Elections
The 4th CD race is the 10th rematch among major party nominees for the office in state history; each of the previous nine losers were unsuccessful in the rematch.
Read MoreVoting for No One
Nevadans head to the polls in their state primary Tuesday and thousands will cast their gubernatorial vote for ‘None of these candidates’ – an option provided to the voters in primary and general elections for more than 40 years. The magic number to watch is whether the percentage of underwhelmed voters for either party reaches…
Read MoreWill Scott Walker Win a 4th Straight Gubernatorial Election?
Over the last half-century, governors seeking a fourth consecutive victory at the ballot box have been successful in 12 out of 16 attempts.
Read MoreKeith Ellison Launches Rare Attorney General Bid by Minnesota Congressman
Only one previous sitting member of Congress has run for the state attorney general post in the Gopher State – more than a century ago.
Read MoreKristi Noem and a Review of Gubernatorial Bids by South Dakota Republican Women
Noem is the fourth woman to land on the GOP primary ballot for governor in the Mount Rushmore State.
Read MoreEric Greitens Records 4th Shortest Tenure By An Elected Missouri Governor
It has been nearly 160 years since the last time an elected Show-Me State governor exited office as quickly as Greitens.
Read MoreMontana US Senate Primary: Preview and Historical Review
Treasure State Republicans may produce their 11th plurality winner for the office in next Tuesday’s primary; each of the previous 10 lost the general election.
Read MoreHow Well Will the GOP Fare in New England’s 2018 Gubernatorial Races?
Despite a seemingly Democratic-friendly cycle, Republicans may add to gubernatorial majority in the region.
Read MoreA Brief History of Idaho Women US House Nominees
Women have been nominated to the U.S. House by major parties during Idaho in 12 of the last 14 election cycles; Cristina McNeil is the 17th to be nominated in state history.
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