MN US House
Michele Bachmann Makes Third Appearance on Jeopardy!
The Tea Party favorite’s unceremonious exit from the 2012 presidential race is immortalized on TV’s popular game show.
Read MoreDeep Benches: Which States Consistently Field US House Candidates from Both Parties?
Democrats and Republicans in New Hampshire, Indiana, Minnesota, and Idaho have fielded candidates in each of the last 100+ U.S. House races in their respective states.
Read MoreChoices, Choices, Choices
In 2010, a total of 29 candidates ran across Minnesota’s eight congressional districts – good for the seventh highest per district average in the history of the state (at 3.63 candidates) across the 78 general cycles dating back to 1857….
Read MoreMinnesota’s Gender Gap: The Disappearing Female Candidate?
After notching five of the 16 major party U.S. House nominations in 2010, women may secure only two such slots across Minnesota’s eight districts this November.
Read MoreBachmann Blasts “Liberal Courts” Over “Injustice” and “Biased” New Map
The congresswoman sends a message to supporters seeking to raise money in light of being out-districted in 2012.
Read MoreWill New Redistricting Map Bring Minnesota More Competitive US House Races?
History says no: Gopher State elections in redistricting years ending in ‘2’ have been the second least competitive, behind only years ending in ‘6’
Read MoreWill the DFL Compete in All Eight Minnesota U.S. House Races?
The DFL has landed a candidate on the ballot in every Gopher State U.S. House race since the merger in 1944, spanning 283 consecutive contests.
Read MoreBachmann Celebrates Reelection Bid Announcement with Second ‘Appearance’ on Jeopardy!
Bachmann clues have netted Jeopardy! contestants $1,200 over the past year
Read MoreRick Nolan’s Pathway: A Historical Review of Minnesota U.S. Representatives Serving Nonconsecutive Terms
Nine of Minnesota’s 134 U.S. Representatives since statehood have had a gap in U.S. House service, although none since 1938 and for no more than 14 years.
Read MoreThe Invisible Erik Paulsen
No member of the Minnesota congressional delegation has received less attention in the national media since Paulsen was first sworn into office in 2009.
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