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Minnesota GOP Eyes Rare Gubernatorial Primary with 2 Former Nominees

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | April 9, 2018 | 0

Two former gubernatorial nominees are poised to square off in a primary for just the second time in Minnesota history.

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Will There Be a Record Number of Woman vs Woman US Senate Matchups in 2018?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | March 12, 2018 | 2

There is a good chance as many as six states could have two female major party nominees for the office – doubling the previous record for an election cycle.

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2018 is 15th Cycle with Multiple States Hosting Elections for Both US Senate Seats

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | March 6, 2018 | 3

It is not a rarity to find a cycle with more than one state hosting elections for both U.S. Senate seats on the autumn ballot.

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2020 Midwestern Reapportionment Preview

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | March 4, 2018 | 0

The 12-state region will see its collective delegation decrease in size for the 10th consecutive decade, although at its lowest rate in a half-century.

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Minnesota Congressional Retirements: When It Rains, It Pours

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | February 27, 2018 | 1

Minnesota Democrats will have two open U.S. House seats for the first time in party history this cycle, but the state is no stranger to multiple retirements.

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Could Minnesota Democrats Notch Their Best Ever Election Cycle in 2018?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | February 23, 2018 | 2

They will…if they hold all statewide offices, pick up the state house, and win a sixth congressional seat.

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Minnesota Media Coverage of Latest Keith Ellison/Louis Farrakhan News Lags

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | February 12, 2018 | 1

A Wall Street Journal column about Ellison’s attendance with the Nation of Islam leader at a 2013 dinner hosted by the President of Iran is not exactly making the rounds in the Gopher State.

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Swanson Seeks History-Tying Attorney General Bid Instead of Run for Governor

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | January 31, 2018 | 8

No sitting or ex-attorney general has ever subsequently won the governorship in Minnesota – despite numerous attempts.

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Will a Short Campaign Calendar Hurt Tina Smith’s Chances in 2018?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | January 16, 2018 | 4

Appointees who had less than a year to run for their seat have historically fared notably better than those who had more than a year – but not in recent decades.

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How Do Failed Presidential Hopefuls Fare As US Senate Candidates?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | January 11, 2018 | 6

More than a dozen candidates who unsuccessfully ran for president since 1972 later ran for the U.S. Senate – just three were victorious.

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