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A Brief Look at the Wisconsin Gubernatorial Primary

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | July 28, 2026 | 3
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The eight-candidate Democratic field is second largest in state history and includes four of the 12 major party candidacies for the office by women.

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Arizona’s Gubernatorial Primary by the Numbers

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | July 22, 2026 | 2
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Andy Biggs sets a GOP record for a non-incumbent in his blowout victory.

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Brett Lindstrom and a Review of Nebraska Independent Gubernatorial Bids

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | July 15, 2026 | 7
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Three independents have won double-digit support in elections for Nebraska governor since statehood.

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Colorado’s Gubernatorial Primary by the Numbers

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | July 1, 2026 | 6
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The state’s GOP race is poised to result in the most closely decided primary for the office in state history.

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Maryland’s Gubernatorial Primary By the Numbers

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 24, 2026 | 4
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Dan Cox wins the largest GOP gubernatorial primary in Maryland history to set up the fifth general election rematch during the direct primary era.

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Rick Jackson and a Brief History of Georgia Gubernatorial Primary Runoffs

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 17, 2026 | 1
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Second place primary finishers have won more than half of gubernatorial runoffs over the last 100+ years.

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Could Iowa Democrats Win 2026’s Gubernatorial and US Senate Races?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 3, 2026 | 3
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Iowa has had open seats for governor and the U.S. Senate in just two of the previous 30 cycles in which both offices have been on the ballot since 1914.

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A Study of 1,000 Gubernatorial Incumbents

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | April 1, 2026 | 2
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Vermont governors have won 23 consecutive reelection bids – best in the nation.

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Will South Dakota Host Its 1st Gubernatorial Primary Runoff in 2026?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | March 13, 2026 | 3
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A competitive four-candidate field puts the 35 percent threshold in doubt for the first time in 40 years.

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A Review of Gubernatorial Elections without Two Major Party Candidates

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | February 24, 2026 | 0
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More than 95 percent of gubernatorial elections since 1900 have had two major party candidates on the ballot including every election in 34 states.

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