National Politics
Minnesota’s 1st CD Contest Podiums for Closest US House Elections in State History
The 1st CD has hosted 3 of the Top 15 most competitive races for the office in state history in just the last 10 years.
Read MoreA Brief History of Democrats Flipping Southern US Senate Seats
Democrats could flip U.S. Senate seats in two southern states for just the second time since the mid-1980s.
Read MoreThe Largest State Streaks Fielding Candidates from Both Major Parties in US House Races
Minnesota overtakes New Hampshire this cycle for the largest streak in the nation, closing in at nearly 200 straight elections with a Democrat and a Republican on the ballot.
Read MoreNew Hampshire Gubernatorial and US Senate Primaries By the Numbers
Kelly Ayotte makes history once again in the Granite State.
Read MoreNine States in the Midst of Record Partisan US House Winning Streaks
Republicans in six states and Democrats in three states seek to pad their records in 2026.
Read MoreA Short Dive into Minnesota’s US Senate Primary
A state record 15 candidates competed in the U.S. Senate primaries last week.
Read MoreMichigan US Senate Primary Results by the Numbers
The hotly contested Democratic primary is within a whisker of becoming the most narrowly decided U.S. Senate primary in state history.
Read MoreA Brief History of US Senate Elections without Democrats on the Ballot
Democrats have already tied a party record without nominees in three states this cycle.
Read MoreMike Rogers and a Review of Retread Michigan US Senate Candidates
Failed U.S. Senate hopefuls have subsequently run for the office 12 additional times during the primary era – losing all 12 bids.
Read MoreLindsey Graham Notches Weakest GOP Primary Win By South Carolina US Senator
Graham has drawn 15 of the 20 primary challengers to Republican U.S. Senate incumbents in state history.
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