Governorships
Ricketts Wins Nebraska GOP Gubernatorial Nod with Lowest Support in State History
A historically competitive primary field finds Ricketts emerging with the lowest winning percentage and third narrowest victory margin on record in a Cornhusker State GOP gubernatorial race.
Read MoreWill Obama Save Pat Quinn in 2014? Low Drag in Presidents’ Home States
Eighty percent of gubernatorial nominees from the sitting president’s party have been victorious in his home state over the last century.
Read MoreFoley vs Malloy II? A History of Connecticut Gubernatorial Rematches
It has been 72 years since the last time a gubernatorial candidate was victorious in a rematch election in the Nutmeg State; only two have had the opportunity since.
Read MoreCutler vs LePage II: A History of Maine Gubernatorial Rematches
Second place gubernatorial candidates have had 21 rematch opportunities in Maine history, but none since 1930; only five have won with the last coming in 1852.
Read MoreHistoric 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.
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