Dr. Eric Ostermeier, Author at Smart Politics

2018 is 15th Cycle with Multiple States Hosting Elections for Both US Senate Seats

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | March 6, 2018 |

It is not a rarity to find a cycle with more than one state hosting elections for both U.S. Senate seats on the autumn ballot.

2020 Midwestern Reapportionment Preview

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | March 4, 2018 |

The 12-state region will see its collective delegation decrease in size for the 10th consecutive decade, although at its lowest rate in a half-century.

Chris McDaniel Hopes to Make History in Mississippi

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | February 28, 2018 |

Eight previous losing Mississippi U.S. Senate candidates, including two U.S. Representatives and two state legislators, have attempted a cumulative 18 comeback bids for the office – losing all 18 times.

Minnesota Congressional Retirements: When It Rains, It Pours

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | February 27, 2018 |

Minnesota Democrats will have two open U.S. House seats for the first time in party history this cycle, but the state is no stranger to multiple retirements.

John Kasich 2020: Third Time’s a Charm?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | February 26, 2018 |

Only three presidential candidates have attempted a third major party bid after two failed attempts in the modern primary era.

Could Minnesota Democrats Notch Their Best Ever Election Cycle in 2018?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | February 23, 2018 |

They will…if they hold all statewide offices, pick up the state house, and win a sixth congressional seat.

Craig O’Dear Launches Improbable Independent Bid in Missouri’s 2018 US Senate Race

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | February 20, 2018 |

Only one non-major party U.S. Senate candidate in Missouri history has won five percent of the vote.

Jill Stein and the 2016 Popular Vote Revisited

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | February 19, 2018 |

The numbers do not add up to support the claim that Russian efforts to sour voters on Hillary Clinton and vote for Stein flipped three key states to Trump.