Posts by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
The Largest Democratic US House Winning Streaks in Each State
In 2022, Massachusetts Democrats are poised to climb to 8th on the all-time list with 137 straight victories, passing two Southern states.
Read MoreConnecticut Democrats Poised to Make History in 2022
Another sweep across the state’s five congressional districts in November would give the party the largest partisan winning streak in the state during the two-party era.
Read MoreA Century of Gubernatorial Incumbents at the Ballot Box
Governors have successfully run for another term in seven out of 10 attempts over the last 100 years – faring best in the Northeast and worst in the West.
Read MoreVermont: Where Incumbents Are (Nearly) Golden
The state holds the largest current incumbent winning streaks in the nation for both governor and U.S. Senator.
Read MoreHow Many 2022 Gubernatorial Incumbents Will Fall in Primaries?
The last time three governors lost their party’s nomination in a single cycle was in 1954.
Read MoreAbrams vs. Kemp II in 2022?
Georgia could see its first rematch among major party nominees in state history; gubernatorial candidates have come back to win their first election for the office in just seven out of 33 attempts.
Read MoreLouie Gohmert and a Review of Texas Primaries for Attorney General
Gohmert is just the third sitting or former U.S. Representative to run for AG in Texas – and the first from the GOP.
Read MoreA Brief History of Wyoming 3rd Party US House Candidacies
Just three non-major party candidates from the Cowboy State have won 10 percent of the vote in races for the at-large seat.
Read MoreA Brief Review of Primary Challenges to South Dakota Governors
Gubernatorial incumbents have faced primary opponents nearly half of the time in the state.
Read MoreLeahy Retirement Puts End Date on US Senate Record
Leahy and his predecessor George Aiken own the mark for the longest period of time two U.S. Senators have continuously held the same seat.
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