Governorships
Nebraska GOP Gubernatorial Primary Field Makes History Tuesday
A record nine candidates squared off resulting in another plurality winner.
Read MoreAlaska, Illinois Could See Unusual Three-Peat This November
Over the last 50 years, governors have been knocked out of office in three straight elections in just four states.
Read MoreHow Often Do Governors Get Elected to At-Large US House Seats?
Sarah Palin is contemplating a bid that could add her name to a short list in the annals of U.S. elections.
Read MoreHow Bright Is the Democratic Future in Arizona?
The party has a non-trivial chance at ending one of the nation’s longest electoral droughts.
Read MoreDivided We Stand? Minnesota Eyes Two More Years of Divided Government After 2022
Minnesota has had unified partisan control of the governorship and legislature for just two of the last 31+ years.
Read MoreMinnesota Republicans Eye Party’s Largest Gubernatorial Primary Field in 2022
More than 10 candidates are campaigning for the Republican nomination – how many will file after the nominating convention?
Read MoreOhio GOP Eyes First 4-Cycle Sweep of Constitutional Offices in Over a Century
If Republicans notch blowout wins akin to the 2014 cycle, will Ohio lose its battleground state status?
Read MoreTommy Thompson and a Review of Governors Serving Interrupted Terms
Thompson would not only be the oldest Wisconsin governor to take office but also do so with the sixth largest gap in service for the office in U.S. history.
Read MoreA Century of Gubernatorial Incumbents at the Ballot Box
Governors have successfully run for another term in seven out of 10 attempts over the last 100 years – faring best in the Northeast and worst in the West.
Read MoreVermont: Where Incumbents Are (Nearly) Golden
The state holds the largest current incumbent winning streaks in the nation for both governor and U.S. Senator.
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