Archive for 2022
Pritzker Cruises to State Record in Illinois Primary
The Democrat appears to have recorded the most support in a contested primary by an Illinois governor.
Read MoreHow Many Plurality Gubernatorial Winners Will Be Elected in 2022?
There was a higher rate of governors elected without majority support in the 2010s than in any decade over the last century.
Read MoreRecords Abound in Nevada GOP Gubernatorial Primary
Two state records and one party record were set in the Silver State on Tuesday.
Read MoreJohn Thune Rolls Despite Record-Tying Field
The 2022 race was just the second time in state history a South Dakota U.S. Senator faced more than one candidate in the primary.
Read MoreRecords Set in the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate Primary
One state and three party records were notched from the competitive GOP race.
Read MoreMinnesota’s 1st CD Special Primary By the Numbers
History was made Tuesday with a record number of candidates on the ballot.
Read MoreBrad Little Wins Majority Support in Largest Idaho GOP Gubernatorial Field
Little has now defeated more candidates in gubernatorial primaries than any Idahoan in state history.
Read MoreNebraska GOP Gubernatorial Primary Field Makes History Tuesday
A record nine candidates squared off resulting in another plurality winner.
Read MoreJ.D. Vance Nearly Sets Record in Ohio Primary
Vance records the second least support among the more than 80 Ohio U.S. Senate major party nominees during the primary era.
Read MoreAlaska, Illinois Could See Unusual Three-Peat This November
Over the last 50 years, governors have been knocked out of office in three straight elections in just four states.
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