Posts by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
John Dingell Escapes with Narrowest Victory of Congressional Career
Democratic Congressman from Michigan not immune from GOP surges during the Republican waves of 1966, 1994, and 2010
Read MoreSmart Politics Projections: South Dakota U.S. House
Congresswoman Herseth Sandlin has no padding at the top of the ticket
Read MoreSmart Politics Projections: Minnesota U.S. House
Two-term incumbents have won 88 percent of their reelection bids in Minnesota history (75 of 85 races)
Read MoreSmart Politics Projections: U.S. Senate
Balance of power in the U.S. Senate will undoubtedly be one of the most important story lines to watch Tuesday evening
Read MoreSmart Politics Projections: U.S. House of Representatives
Projected partisan shift: GOP +62
Read MoreSmart Politics Projections: Gubernatorial Races
Nail-biters abound in several of the nation’s 37 gubernatorial contests, with third-party watchers glued to the elections in Rhode Island and Colorado
Read MoreElection Profile: Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District
Oberstar is the longest serving Congressman in Gopher State history
Read MoreSmart Politics Projections: Iowa State Senate
Democrats should narrowly prevail in Hawkeye State’s upper legislative chamber to avoid GOP sweep
Read MoreSmart Politics Projections: South Dakota State Senate
Strong Republican presence at top of the ticket to boost GOP advantage in State Senate
Read MoreSmart Politics Projections: Wisconsin State Senate
Republicans to take back control of Senate during GOP wave in Wisconsin
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