Governorships
Abigail Spanberger and a History of Women Gubernatorial Candidates in Virginia
Only three women have appeared on a major party primary or general election ballot for governor in the state.
Read MoreIt’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like D.C.
In 2024 there will be uniform partisan control of governorships and both U.S. Senate seats in 36 states – up from 28 states just seven years ago.
Read MoreKentucky Democrats Holding Onto Governorship with Both Hands
Despite becoming deep red down the ballot, Kentucky remains one of just three states where Democratic gubernatorial nominees have won at least 40 percent in every election since 1900.
Read MoreKelly Ayotte Attempts to Make History with New Hampshire Gubernatorial Bid
No sitting or former U.S. Senator in the direct election era has won an election for governor in the Granite State; only one has made an attempt.
Read MoreWill Tony Evers Govern Into the 2030s?
The Democratic governor is just the second in the state to win election at the age of 70+.
Read MoreBeshear Sets Record: Kentucky Gubernatorial Primary By the Numbers
The Democrat received the largest support in a contested gubernatorial primary in state history.
Read MoreWill Libertarians Continue to Make Inroads in 2024?
Nearly all metrics show support for Libertarian gubernatorial candidates is currently at an all-time high.
Read MoreSouthern States Poised to Have Fewest Democratic Governors Since Reconstruction
The party has never held fewer than two governorships in the South outside of the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Read MoreDoug Mastriano Eyes Unusual US Senate Bid in Pennsylvania
Only one failed gubernatorial nominee from Pennsylvania has attempted a run for the U.S. Senate in the direct election era.
Read MoreJay Inslee: Moving Up the Ranks
Washington’s 23rd governor recently became the 62nd politician in U.S. history to record 10 years of gubernatorial service.
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