National Politics
How Would Eric Hovde Fare in a Second US Senate Bid?
Losing candidates in the Badger State have failed in 20 of 21 subsequent attempts at a U.S. Senate seat.
Read MoreDean Phillips to Become Just 4th Minnesota US Rep in a Century Not to Seek 4th Term
Nearly 90 percent of third term U.S. Representatives since statehood sought reelection to a fourth.
Read MoreWill Any Democratic US Senators Lose Reelection While Biden Carries Their State?
Since 1972, all but two Democratic incumbents have been victorious if their party’s nominee carried the state at the top of the ticket.
Read MoreThird Party Turnout Strong in Utah’s CD-02 Special
Only three Beehive State U.S. House elections since 1932 saw more support for third party and independent candidates in races with two major party nominees on the ballot.
Read MoreIt’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like D.C.
In 2024 there will be uniform partisan control of governorships and both U.S. Senate seats in 36 states – up from 28 states just seven years ago.
Read MoreA Brief History of New Hampshire Presidential Primary Write-In Votes
More than six percent of Granite State Democratic presidential primary voters have opted to write in a candidate’s name over the last 80+ years.
Read MoreA Brief Review of Overlooked States in US House Speaker Votes
Residents of nine states have never won a single vote for Speaker and 10 others have not received a vote in over 100 years.
Read MoreDean Phillips Launches Rare US Rep Challenge to Party’s Sitting President
The Minnesotan is just the third U.S. Representative to attempt such a challenge since 1828.
Read MoreTom Emmer Is 2nd Minnesotan to Receive Votes for House Speaker
The previous and only other Minnesotan to win Speaker votes did so 90 years ago.
Read MoreWho Won the Most Votes for the U.S. House in 2022?
Three of the Top 10 vote-getters came from the state of Wisconsin.
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