Archive for 2025
Ohio Republicans Eye Rare US House Gains in 2026
The Ohio GOP has netted U.S. House seats during the midterms of Republican presidential administrations in just two out of 24 cycles since the formation of the party.
Read MoreComparing the Electoral Experience of Texas’ GOP US Senate Primary Fields Across the Decades
A record four candidates seeking the 2026 Republican nomination have been elected to political office.
Read MoreHerbster vs. Pillen and a Review of Nebraska Gubernatorial Primary Rematches
The one and only successful primary rematch out of 13 attempts took place 115 years ago.
Read MoreMinneapolis Erroneously Touts “Record-Setting” Vote in 2025 Municipal Election
This cycle’s turnout does not crack the top third for Minneapolis municipal elections over the last century.
Read MoreHow Does Jacob Frey’s 2025 Victory Rank in Minneapolis History?
Frey’s winning vote percentage in all three of his victories rank among the lowest of the 74 mayoral elections in City history.
Read MoreBen McAdams and a Review of Utah US Reps Serving Interrupted Terms
McAdams is poised to become just the second U.S. Representative from Utah to return to the chamber after getting voted out of office.
Read MoreDemuth, Robbins, and the Thin History of Women Running for Minnesota’s GOP Gubernatorial Nomination
The 2026 field has the most electoral experience among Republican women of any cycle in state history.
Read MoreA History of Retread Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidates
At least three former losing major party candidates could be on the primary ballot in 2026.
Read MoreVic Kaplan and a Review of Libertarian Gubernatorial Nominees
The vote share for Libertarian candidates for governor is at an all-time high so far this decade – up 55 percent from the 2000s.
Read MoreTexas GOP Eyes Most Competitive US Senate Primary Since…1930
It has been 95 years since three Texas GOP U.S. Senate candidates received 20+ percent of the primary vote.
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