Posts by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
A Brief History of Maryland Split-Ticket Voting
The GOP path to taking control of the U.S. Senate got even clearer with Larry Hogan entering the Maryland U.S. Senate race this winter.
Read MoreThe Largest Republican Statewide Election Winning Streaks
Reliably Republican strongholds are more widespread than those on the Democratic side.
Read MoreThe Largest Democratic Statewide Election Winning Streaks
Which streaks are most likely to come to a halt in November?
Read MoreIs Nikki Haley’s Post-Candidacy Primary Support Notable?
At least one in six Republican primary voters have backed Haley in three states since her withdrawal from the race.
Read MoreMichigan Poised for Historic US Senate GOP Primary
Michigan Republicans hope to leverage the state’s open seat to end a nine-cycle losing streak in the chamber.
Read MoreOhio US Senate Primaries By the Numbers
Will the Republican nominee receive less than 40 percent of the vote for the fourth time in party history?
Read MoreTed Cruz Sets Texas Primary Record
Cruz received more support than any other major party candidate in a contested Texas U.S. Senate primary.
Read MoreA Review of Minnesota Presidential Primaries
Minnesota is hosting presidential primaries for both major parties in back-to-back cycles for just the second time in state history.
Read MoreHome State Blues: How Does Nikki Haley’s South Carolina Showing Compare with Her GOP Predecessors?
Nearly twice as many Republican presidential candidates have lost their home state than have been victorious among those who ultimately did not win their party’s nomination.
Read MoreA Brief Review of ‘Last Standing’ Presidential Challengers
How Long Will Nikki Haley Remain in the 2024 GOP race?
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