Posts by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Will Libertarians Leave a Footprint in 2026’s Gubernatorial Elections?
The nation’s third largest party suffers a large setback in candidates for governor this cycle.
Read MoreA Brief History of Minnesota Partisan Statewide Elections
Democrats may see their party’s fifth largest winning streak end in the Gopher State this November.
Read MoreMidwestern Democrats Eye Rare Gubernatorial Feat in 2026
A group of six states in the region could elect Democratic governors in the same cycle for the first time in history.
Read MoreThe Largest State Streaks Fielding Candidates from Both Major Parties in US House Races
Minnesota overtakes New Hampshire this cycle for the largest streak in the nation, closing in at nearly 200 straight elections with a Democrat and a Republican on the ballot.
Read MoreThe End of the Gubernatorial Naysayer?
Only four states have elected governors from the opposing party of the sitting president over the last two or more cycles.
Read MoreNew Hampshire Gubernatorial and US Senate Primaries By the Numbers
Kelly Ayotte makes history once again in the Granite State.
Read MoreNine States in the Midst of Record Partisan US House Winning Streaks
Republicans in six states and Democrats in three states seek to pad their records in 2026.
Read More18 States Are in the Midst of Record Gubernatorial Partisan Winning Streaks
Parties in seven additional states can tie their best mark for consecutive wins this November.
Read MoreA Short Dive into Minnesota’s US Senate Primary
A state record 15 candidates competed in the U.S. Senate primaries last week.
Read MoreWisconsin Gubernatorial Primary by the Numbers
Crowley’s narrow win was the third closest primary out of 96 major party contests for the office since 1912.
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