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Wisconsin Democrats Flirting with Record Gubernatorial Candidacies in 2026

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 1, 2025 | 0
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Only once out of 140 gubernatorial primaries has a Badger State political party placed more than six candidates on the ballot.

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Tom Tiffany and a Review of Wisconsin US Representatives Running for Governor

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | September 23, 2025 | 0
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The Wisconsin congressman is poised to launch a bid to become the first sitting U.S. House member to win the governorship in state history.

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Tim Walz and a Review of Gubernatorial 4-Year Term Three-Peats

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | September 17, 2025 | 2
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Twenty-three of the last 28 gubernatorial bids for a third consecutive four-year term have been successful since 1970.

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18 States in the Midst of Record GOP or Democratic Gubernatorial Winning Streaks

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | August 29, 2025 | 2

Seven more states could be added to this list in 2026.

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How Does South Carolina’s Competitive 2026 GOP Gubernatorial Field Rank in Party History?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | August 7, 2025 | 1
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The 2026 showdown is poised for the fifth Republican primary runoff for the office in South Carolina.

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A History of Open Wisconsin Gubernatorial Seats

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | July 30, 2025 | 3
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Wisconsin’s chief executive has not run for reelection in just eight of the previous 44 cycles during the primary era.

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A Review of North Carolina Governors Running for US Senate

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | July 25, 2025 | 2
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Only one sitting or former Tar Heel State governor has been elected to the U.S. Senate during the last 70 years.

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Four Incumbents Could Set State Gubernatorial Service Records After 2026

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 11, 2025 | 5

Seven sitting governors could crack the nation’s Top 50 gubernatorial service list if reelected next cycle.

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Will Iowa Republicans Sweep All State Offices in 2026?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 5, 2025 | 8

It’s been more than a half-century since the GOP swept all state executive offices.

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Can Abigail Spanberger Win Virginia’s Governorship in a Runaway?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 29, 2025 | 4

Democrats have not enjoyed a blow-out victory for the office since 1961.

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