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Will Libertarians Continue to Make Inroads in 2024?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 5, 2023 | 2
Photo of Indiana Libertarian Donald Rainwater

Nearly all metrics show support for Libertarian gubernatorial candidates is currently at an all-time high.

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Southern States Poised to Have Fewest Democratic Governors Since Reconstruction

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | April 28, 2023 | 4
Photo of Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear

The party has never held fewer than two governorships in the South outside of the Civil War and Reconstruction.

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Doug Mastriano Eyes Unusual US Senate Bid in Pennsylvania

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | March 16, 2023 | 6
Photo of Pennsylvania Republican Doug Mastriano

Only one failed gubernatorial nominee from Pennsylvania has attempted a run for the U.S. Senate in the direct election era.

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Jay Inslee: Moving Up the Ranks

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | February 27, 2023 | 9
Photo of Washington Governor Jay Inslee

Washington’s 23rd governor recently became the 62nd politician in U.S. history to record 10 years of gubernatorial service.

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A Look Behind Indiana’s 2024 GOP US Senate Primary

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | January 18, 2023 | 10
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Mike Braun’s exit from the U.S. Senate and projected pathway to the governorship are unusual in Indiana politics.

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Kentucky Republicans Poised for Record Gubernatorial Primary Field

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | December 19, 2022 | 9
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Twice as many candidates have already filed as the number of contenders in the most congested Kentucky GOP gubernatorial primary in party history.

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Political Whiplash: Massachusetts Voters Hit Unusual Mark

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | December 5, 2022 | 8
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How often has a 60+ percent gubernatorial vote for one party flipped to 60+ percent for the other in the next cycle?

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Libertarians Set Multiple Party Records in 2022 Gubernatorial Races

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | November 27, 2022 | 3
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The nation’s largest third party set record highs in races for governor in seven states.

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DeSantis, Gordon, Green Set Gubernatorial Records

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | November 20, 2022 | 2
Photo of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

Major party records fall in Florida, Hawaii, and Wyoming this cycle.

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Minnesota DFL Eyes Rare Split-Ticket Scenario in 2022

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | November 2, 2022 | 0
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The party has never won the governorship whilst losing the office of attorney general.

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