Archive for October 2021
How Often Are Women Governors Reelected?
Women have had a better track record than men at holding governorships over the last half century.
Read MoreWhich States Nominate the Most Women for Governor?
Democrats have nominated women for the office at nearly twice the rate as the GOP over the last half-century.
Read MoreMichele Fiore and a Review of Women Gubernatorial Candidates in Nevada
Eighteen women launched 20 primary campaigns for governor prior to the current 2022 cycle.
Read MoreRhode Island Democrats Poised to Set Gubernatorial Primary Records
No major party primary for governor in state history has had more than four candidates on the ballot.
Read MoreThe Largest Active Democratic Statewide Winning Streaks
Just seven states split their ticket during the 2020 cycle in statewide races.
Read MoreThe Largest Active GOP Statewide Winning Streaks
Republicans in nine states have currently won at least two-dozen statewide elections in a row.
Read MoreOn the Ballot and the Roads
Three prominent Minnesota politicians running for reelection took part in Twin Cities Marathon day events last Sunday. Governor Tim Walz toed the line first in the 10-mile race from downtown Minneapolis to the Capitol. The 57-year old DFLer finished the hilly course in 1:32:38, averaging 9:16 per mile. Forty-year old Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, a…
Read MoreEvan McMullin and a Review of Non-Major Party Utah US Senate Candidacies
Just one of 50 independent or third-party Utah U.S. Senate candidates has notched double-digit support in state history.
Read MoreFlorida Eyes Unusual Mark in 2022 Gubernatorial Race
Just three states have elected governors with a plurality in four or more straight elections over the last 100 years.
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