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Democrats Winning Governorships at Lowest Rate Since 1900

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | November 11, 2015 | 1

Not only are Democrats losing gubernatorial elections at a rate not seen in 100+ years, but the party’s nominees are losing badly.

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Which State Is the Most Western in Presidential Elections?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | August 31, 2015 | 1

Montana has voted in concert with the region overall at a higher rate than any other Western state; Hawaii has done so the least.

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McCain Poised to Become Arizona’s #2 Longest-Serving Senator

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | April 9, 2015 | 0

If reelected, McCain will pass Barry Goldwater in Senate service, but would need to win a seventh term in 2022 and serve until November 5, 2028 to pass Carl Hayden.

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Slam Dunk: Will 36 Record Presidential Winning Streaks Continue in 2016?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | February 20, 2015 | 0

Three-dozen states are currently in the midst of their longest Democratic or Republican presidential winning streaks.

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The 10 Percent Club: 2014 Gubernatorial Edition

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | September 22, 2014 | 1

At least four third party, independent, or write-in gubernatorial candidates have won 10+ percent of the vote in every midterm election since the 1986 cycle – a trend likely to continue this November.

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Arizona Republican Gubernatorial Primary Election Results By the Numbers

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | August 27, 2014 | 1

Doug Ducey advances while flirting with the lowest support ever recorded for a GOP gubernatorial nominee in the most crowded Republican field since statehood.

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A State-by-State Historical Snapshot of Michelle Obama’s SOTU Guest Lists

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | January 28, 2014 | 0

Arizona is just the 15th most populous state, but 13 of its residents have been guests of the First Lady during President Obama’s first five addresses – highest in the nation.

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Meet the 4 Senators Who Don’t Use a Home State Address in FEC Filings

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | January 9, 2014 | 0

While four Senators file from addresses inside the beltway, one Midwesterner files from his hometown, population 373.

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Which States Have the Highest Rates of Female Gubernatorial Nominees?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 28, 2013 | 1

Western states dominate the top of the list, with Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington, and Wyoming all in the Top 10.

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US Senate Special Elections by the Numbers

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 25, 2013 | 1

Which two states have held seven special elections since 1913? Which two states have yet to hold one? And which Senator was elected via special election three times?

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