Posts by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
How Often Do Minnesota Legislative Specials Determine Partisan Control of a Chamber?
November’s SD 45 contest will be the fourth time since 1973 in which party control is on the line in a special state house or senate election.
Read MoreMultiple Records Set in Nevada’s US Senate Primary
Jacky Rosen gathers unprecedented support and Sam Brown wins against a record-tying field.
Read MoreHow Many Low Water Marks Will West Virginia Democrats Reach in 2024?
The 2020 cycle saw the party turn in century-plus worst showings for six statewide offices.
Read MoreWill the 119th Congress Shed Even More Split US Senate Delegations?
Come next January there could be a record low six or fewer states whose U.S. Senators do not share the same partisan affiliation.
Read MoreWill Joe Manchin Run for Governor Again?
Only two ex-governors have attempted a comeback in state history.
Read MoreHow Does Nikki Haley’s Nebraska Primary Showing Stack Up Against Her Predecessors?
Only three ex-presidential candidates over the last 68 years received more support in the state.
Read MoreDean Phillips Wins Another County
In Nebraska’s Democratic presidential primary, Minnesota U.S. Representative Dean Phillips came out on top in Logan County, winning five votes to Joe Biden’s four. Logan County is located in the central party of the state where more than 175 voters cast their ballots in the GOP primary. This is not Phillips’ first county-wide victory. Prior…
Read MorePhil Scott Poised to Climb Gubernatorial Service List
The Vermont Republican would still trail two predecessors in lifetime gubernatorial service should he win and serve a fifth term.
Read MoreIndiana’s Republican Gubernatorial Primary at a Glance
Mike Braun wins comfortably despite notching the second lowest support and fourth smallest victory margin in state party history.
Read MoreWill Democrats Hold Alaska’s At-Large Seat in November?
It has been a half-century since an incumbent party failed to hold its at-large U.S. House seat for two full terms.
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