Minnesota
Minnesota 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.
Read MoreWill Keith Ellison Get a Serious Primary Challenger if He Loses DNC Chair?
Only one DFL U.S. Representative in party history has faced more primary opponents than Minnesota’s 5th CD U.S. Representative.
Read MoreRick Nolan Would Shatter Mark for Oldest Governor in Minnesota History
No major party gubernatorial candidate from the Gopher State has even been nominated for the office at 70+ years old.
Read MoreMinnesota Sends Oldest US House Delegation in State History to 115th Congress
For the first time in Minnesota history, every member elected to the state delegation was 50+ years old.
Read More2018 Poised to Shatter Record for Female US Senators Seeking Reelection
Up to 11 women could run for reelection to the chamber in two years; the chamber’s all-time record is just six.
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