Governorships
Can 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).
Read MoreMinnesota DFL Eyes Rare Competitive Gubernatorial Primary in 2018
Just three of the party’s 23 primaries for governor since the merger 73 years ago have been decided by single digits.
Read MoreHow Many Gubernatorial Seats Will the GOP Lose in 2018?
The party of the sitting president has won 43 percent of gubernatorial races since the McKinley administration.
Read MoreKim Guadagno and a Review of New Jersey Female Gubernatorial Candidates
Women running for governor in New Jersey have won their party’s nomination each of the last four times they have appeared on the primary ballot since 1993.
Read MoreA Brief History of New Jersey Gubernatorial Primaries
More than twice as many Republican primary races for governor have been decided by single digits as Democratic nomination contests.
Read MoreThe Top 50 Longest Serving Governors in US History (Updated)
Jerry Brown is poised to end up #3 on the all-time list of statehood gubernatorial service.
Read MoreJeff Johnson and a History of 2nd-Chance Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidates
There have been more than five-dozen losing Gopher State gubernatorial hopefuls who ran again for the office; only five have been successful.
Read MoreJon Husted and a History of Ohio Secretaries of State Running for Governor
Only one sitting or ex-secretary of state has won the governorship in Ohio history.
Read MoreA Brief History of Alabama Governors Who Exited Office Early
Bentley’s tenure lasted just 10 days shy of Guy Hunt who was removed from office 24 years prior.
Read MoreWill Cuomo, Walker, Malloy Extend Gubernatorial Three-Peat Streak?
Governors seeking their third consecutive four-year term have won nine elections in a row since 1994 and 20 of 24 dating back to 1970.
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