Posts by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
How Many Gubernatorial Seats Will the GOP Lose in 2018?
The party of the sitting president has won 43 percent of gubernatorial races since the McKinley administration.
Read MoreIt’s All Relative: Wisconsin US Representatives Edition
Herb Kohl’s nephew is seeking to become the first Badger State U.S. Representative since the 19th Century to be preceded by a relative in the chamber.
Read MoreKim Guadagno and a Review of New Jersey Female Gubernatorial Candidates
Women running for governor in New Jersey have won their party’s nomination each of the last four times they have appeared on the primary ballot since 1993.
Read MoreA Brief History of New Jersey Gubernatorial Primaries
More than twice as many Republican primary races for governor have been decided by single digits as Democratic nomination contests.
Read MoreWill 2018 Produce Any New All-GOP Congressional Delegations?
The Republican Party’s hold on every congressional seat could increase from nine to 12 states after the 2018 cycle.
Read MoreThe Top 50 Longest Serving Governors in US History (Updated)
Jerry Brown is poised to end up #3 on the all-time list of statehood gubernatorial service.
Read MoreGreener Pastures
Terry Branstad’s resignation today to become U.S. Ambassador to China makes him the fourth of the 41 men and women to serve as governor of Iowa to resign before the end of their term. Each of the previous three governors resigned from their seat after being elected to the U.S. Senate: Republican Samuel Kirkwood in…
Read MoreWill Trump Presidency Derail Gianforte’s Montana US House Bid?
Montana Republicans have won only 33 percent of statewide races since Hoover when their party controls the White House.
Read MoreCan South Carolina Democrats End the Party’s Biggest Congressional Pick-Up Drought?
Palmetto State Democrats have failed to flip a GOP-held U.S. House seat in a nation-leading 60 consecutive contests.
Read MoreWill There Be Any Woman vs Woman US Senate Matchups in 2018?
Missouri may be the most likely state to host the 17th U.S. Senate race between two female major party nominees next cycle.
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