National Politics
Mandela Barnes Seeks Electoral First in Wisconsin
No sitting or former lieutenant governor has won a U.S. Senate election in Wisconsin history.
Read MoreThe Largest Democratic US House Winning Streaks in Each State
In 2022, Massachusetts Democrats are poised to climb to 8th on the all-time list with 137 straight victories, passing two Southern states.
Read MoreConnecticut Democrats Poised to Make History in 2022
Another sweep across the state’s five congressional districts in November would give the party the largest partisan winning streak in the state during the two-party era.
Read MoreVermont: Where Incumbents Are (Nearly) Golden
The state holds the largest current incumbent winning streaks in the nation for both governor and U.S. Senator.
Read MoreLouie Gohmert and a Review of Texas Primaries for Attorney General
Gohmert is just the third sitting or former U.S. Representative to run for AG in Texas – and the first from the GOP.
Read MoreA Brief History of Wyoming 3rd Party US House Candidacies
Just three non-major party candidates from the Cowboy State have won 10 percent of the vote in races for the at-large seat.
Read MoreLeahy Retirement Puts End Date on US Senate Record
Leahy and his predecessor George Aiken own the mark for the longest period of time two U.S. Senators have continuously held the same seat.
Read MoreThe Decline of Midwestern Democratic US Senators
The party has lost half its representation in the region over the last decade and currently holds its fewest seats in more than 60 years.
Read MoreEvan McMullin and a Review of Non-Major Party Utah US Senate Candidacies
Just one of 50 independent or third-party Utah U.S. Senate candidates has notched double-digit support in state history.
Read MoreChuck Grassley and a History of 7-Term US Senators
Eighteen senators have served at least seven terms; more than half never saw an eighth but just one ran for reelection and lost.
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