Posts by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Flyover States Seeing Red?
With West Virginia Governor Jim Justice switching his party affiliation to Republican last week, there is now only one Democratic governor remaining among the 14 states across the country that are completely enveloped by other states (i.e. those states that do not at least partially border an ocean, lake, or a foreign nation) – John…
Read MoreA Brief Look at State Executive Officials without Partisan Allies
John Perdue of West Virginia joins a half-dozen other officeholders who are currently surrounded by state executive officials from the opposing political party.
Read MoreThe St. Paul-Heavy 2018 DFL Gubernatorial Field in Historical Perspective
The 2018 field has more than 50 years of service in elected state office – third most in party history.
Read MoreJohn Delaney Breaks Phil Crane’s (Or Pete du Pont’s?) Record for Early Bird Presidential Bid
Did Phil Crane or Pete du Pont hold the previous mark for the earliest presidential campaign launch in the modern primary era?
Read MoreYawners: 9 States Without a Close US Senate Race in 30+ Years
Maryland’s last close Senate election took place during Nixon’s first midterm with four other states also not hosting a competitive contest since the 1970s.
Read MoreJacky Rosen’s Historic 2018 US Senate Bid
The Nevada lawmaker hopes to become the first female freshman U.S. Representative to win a Senate seat.
Read MoreEvers vs Walker Sets Up Unusual Wisconsin Gubernatorial Election
Only three times in Badger State history have two sitting statewide officials squared off in a race for governor.
Read MoreDouble-Take: Minnesotans Treated to More Congressional Rematches in 2018
Near-miss 2016 candidates are not going quietly into the political night in the Gopher State.
Read MoreUS Representatives Not Lining Up to Flip Gubernatorial Seats in 2018
Only 1 of 49 U.S. Representatives are seeking to flip gubernatorial seats in states carried by their party’s presidential nominee last year.
Read MoreCan Steve Pearce Give the New Mexico GOP Its First Gubernatorial Three-Peat?
New Mexico Republicans have attempted to win a third consecutive gubernatorial election five times since statehood; all have failed (all with GOP presidents in office).
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