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Governorships

Historic Gubernatorial Rematch Looming in Colorado

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | April 25, 2014 | 1

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.

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Could Terry Branstad Lose?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | April 23, 2014 | 0

Sitting Republican governors have won reelection 90 percent of the time they have appeared on the general election ballot in the Hawkeye State.

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Will Kathleen Sebelius Seek a Rare Political Trifecta?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | April 17, 2014 | 0

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.

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Can Democrats Knock Out Kasich in Ohio?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | April 11, 2014 | 0

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.

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Could Republicans Sweep All 9 Midwestern Gubernatorial Elections in 2014?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | March 26, 2014 | 1

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.

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Illinois Gubernatorial Primary Wrap-Up

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | March 19, 2014 | 0

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.

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One Strike and You’re Out? Bill Brady’s Impossible Dream

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | March 13, 2014 | 1

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.

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The Elusive Republican Majority

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | March 6, 2014 | 0

Republican gubernatorial nominees in one state have failed to win a majority of the vote in more than 50 years.

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Democrats Flirting with Poorest Nevada Gubernatorial Showing Since the 1800s

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | February 19, 2014 | 1

Will Democrats eclipse even the 20 percent mark in 2014 with an unknown nominee taking on a popular GOP incumbent?

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Do Democratic Hopes of Beating Kline End with a Dayton Loss?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | February 14, 2014 | 1

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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