Minnesota
Dave Reichert: Retirement of the Battleground King
Reichert is one of just two current members of the chamber to win elections by single digits in the first four election cycles of his congressional career.
Read MoreWill Minnesota’s Competitive Gubernatorial Election Streak Continue in 2018?
Minnesota’s elections for governor have been decided by single digits in five consecutive cycles – the longest streak in state history.
Read MoreThe St. Paul-Heavy 2018 DFL Gubernatorial Field in Historical Perspective
The 2018 field has more than 50 years of service in elected state office – third most in party history.
Read MoreDouble-Take: Minnesotans Treated to More Congressional Rematches in 2018
Near-miss 2016 candidates are not going quietly into the political night in the Gopher State.
Read MoreMinnesota DFL Eyes Rare Competitive Gubernatorial Primary in 2018
Just three of the party’s 23 primaries for governor since the merger 73 years ago have been decided by single digits.
Read MoreJeff Johnson and a History of 2nd-Chance Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidates
There have been more than five-dozen losing Gopher State gubernatorial hopefuls who ran again for the office; only five have been successful.
Read MoreHave 2 Sitting US Senators from the Same State Simultaneously Run for President?
Could Minnesota make history in 2020? Don’t count on it.
Read MoreCollin Peterson and the Longest Congressional Tenures in Minnesota History
The 7th CD U.S. Representative currently sits at #7 on Minnesota’s all-time congressional service list.
Read MoreMinnesota Democrats Could Endure 1st Cycle with 2 Open US House Seats
Only 13 Democratic U.S. Representatives in state party history have opted not to run for reelection – no two in the same cycle.
Read MoreWalz, Nolan Could Become 1st DFL US Representative to Win Gubernatorial Nomination
No sitting or ex-DFL U.S.House member has ever won their party’s gubernatorial nomination – or even competed in the primary.
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