Governorships
How Many 2022 Gubernatorial Incumbents Will Fall in Primaries?
The last time three governors lost their party’s nomination in a single cycle was in 1954.
Read MoreAbrams vs. Kemp II in 2022?
Georgia could see its first rematch among major party nominees in state history; gubernatorial candidates have come back to win their first election for the office in just seven out of 33 attempts.
Read MoreA Brief Review of Primary Challenges to South Dakota Governors
Gubernatorial incumbents have faced primary opponents nearly half of the time in the state.
Read MoreChris Sununu Eyes New Hampshire Record in 2022
New Hampshire’s governor is poised to become the state’s first four-term GOP governor.
Read MoreThe Closest Gubernatorial Elections in New Jersey History
The 2021 contest will likely end up just outside the Top 3 most competitive in state history.
Read MoreHow Often Are Women Governors Reelected?
Women have had a better track record than men at holding governorships over the last half century.
Read MoreWhich States Nominate the Most Women for Governor?
Democrats have nominated women for the office at nearly twice the rate as the GOP over the last half-century.
Read MoreMichele Fiore and a Review of Women Gubernatorial Candidates in Nevada
Eighteen women launched 20 primary campaigns for governor prior to the current 2022 cycle.
Read MoreRhode Island Democrats Poised to Set Gubernatorial Primary Records
No major party primary for governor in state history has had more than four candidates on the ballot.
Read MoreFlorida Eyes Unusual Mark in 2022 Gubernatorial Race
Just three states have elected governors with a plurality in four or more straight elections over the last 100 years.
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