Iowa
Upper Midwestern Democrats Could Make Historic US House Gains in 2016
Democrats could pick off five of the 11 Republican-held seats held in Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin (46 percent) – the second highest rate for the party in history.
Read MoreA Strong Performance By Trump Might Not Save Some GOP US Senators
Since 1972, 12 of the 27 Republican U.S. Senators to lose during presidential election cycles did so while the GOP White House nominee carried their state.
Read MoreNumber of Female Lieutenant Governors to Increase After 2016
Midwestern states account for 40 percent of the cumulative female lieutenant gubernatorial service in U.S. history along with the three longest current streaks (Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin).
Read MoreIowa US Representatives Extend Primary Winning Streak to 192
With Steve King easily brushing aside a top-tier GOP challenger on Tuesday, it has now been 66 years since the last incumbent from the Hawkeye State lost a renomination bid.
Read MoreWill There Still Be 20 Women in the US Senate After 2016?
While female candidates have opportunities to pick up seats this November, some face challenging general election odds while others face stiff competition to win their party’s primary.
Read MoreSteve King Seeks to Avoid 1st Primary Loss by Iowa US Rep Since 1940s
Iowa U.S. Representatives have successfully defended each of their last 187 renomination bids over the last 66 years.
Read MoreBellwether Counties in the Iowa Republican Caucuses
Since 1988, 27 of Iowa’s 99 counties have backed every winner of the Republican statewide caucus vote.
Read More12 Bellwether Counties in the Iowa Democratic Caucuses
Just a dozen counties in the Hawkeye State have backed every winner of the party’s caucus since 1980.
Read MoreThe Seven Day Scramble
A full seven day gap between Iowa and New Hampshire has occurred in seven of the 12 presidential cycles since 1972.
Read MoreTerry Branstad and the Top 50 Longest Serving Governors in History
Branstad has served as governor for one out of eight days since Iowa achieved statehood.
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