Governorships
Historic Gubernatorial Rematch Looming in Colorado
Tom Tancredo must first survive a competitive GOP primary; if he does he’ll get the first crack at a gubernatorial rematch in Rocky Mountain State history.
Read MoreCould Terry Branstad Lose?
Sitting Republican governors have won reelection 90 percent of the time they have appeared on the general election ballot in the Hawkeye State.
Read MoreWill Kathleen Sebelius Seek a Rare Political Trifecta?
Sebelius could become the first woman to serve as governor, U.S. Senator, and cabinet head, and just the ninth individual to do so during the last 100+ years.
Read MoreCan Democrats Knock Out Kasich in Ohio?
The 40 percent rate at which Ohio Democrats have won the governorship with a Democrat in the White House over the last century is good for third best in the Midwest – but it hasn’t happened since 1952.
Read MoreCould Republicans Sweep All 9 Midwestern Gubernatorial Elections in 2014?
It has only happened one time in the last 90+ years, but the political climate just might allow the GOP to claim all nine Midwestern governorships on the ballot this November.
Read MoreIllinois Gubernatorial Primary Wrap-Up
Bruce Rauner becomes the 13th plurality winner in an Illinois gubernatorial primary election in state history; five have gone on to win the general election.
Read MoreOne Strike and You’re Out? Bill Brady’s Impossible Dream
No losing Illinois gubernatorial nominee has come back to win the governor’s race in state history and only two have made it back onto the general election ballot.
Read MoreThe Elusive Republican Majority
Republican gubernatorial nominees in one state have failed to win a majority of the vote in more than 50 years.
Read MoreDemocrats Flirting with Poorest Nevada Gubernatorial Showing Since the 1800s
Will Democrats eclipse even the 20 percent mark in 2014 with an unknown nominee taking on a popular GOP incumbent?
Read MoreDo Democratic Hopes of Beating Kline End with a Dayton Loss?
A political party losing control of the governor’s mansion has picked up a U.S. House seat in just three cycles in Minnesota history.
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