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Derrick Van Orden and a Brief Electoral History of Wisconsin Freshman US Reps

Doug Mastriano Eyes Unusual US Senate Bid in Pennsylvania

Democrats and Republicans Have Record US Senate Winning Streaks in 26 States

Jay Inslee: Moving Up the Ranks

A Record Out of Reach? Dianne Feinstein to Retire with Most Votes in US Senate Electoral History

I Can’t Quit You: Omar, Swalwell, Schiff Still Identify As Serving On Foreign Affairs, Intelligence Committees

Archive for January 2019

Bevin Brings In New Blood

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | January 29, 2019 | 0

Each of the last three Kentucky governors seeking another term did so with a new running mate.

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Will a Westerner Finally Land on a Democratic Presidential Ticket in 2020?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | January 23, 2019 | 3

Democrats have never nominated a westerner for their presidential or VP slots across the 42 cycles since the first western state voted in a presidential election.

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2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates Still Trailing Pace of 2008 Field

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | January 22, 2019 | 5

At this point in the 2008 cycle, nearly twice as many Democrats had officially launched their White House campaigns.

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Steve King Could Become 1st Iowa US Rep to Lose Renomination Bid Since 1940s

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | January 18, 2019 | 1

Iowa U.S. Representatives have won each of their last 196 renomination bids since the 1950 cycle.

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The Magnificent Six

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | January 16, 2019 | 2

Just six governors hail from a different party than their state’s U.S. Senate delegation; 34 governors are from the same party.

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Can Democrats Sweep 2019’s Gubernatorial Elections?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | January 9, 2019 | 3

Democrats have won just four of 135 elections to statewide office in the Deep South since Barack Obama became president.

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What a US House Vote to Decide the 2020 Presidential Election Might Look Like

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | January 6, 2019 | 6

Despite Democrats controlling the nation’s lower legislative chamber by more than 35 seats, Republicans currently have a partisan advantage in 26 U.S. House state delegations.

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