National Politics
Derrick Van Orden and a Brief Electoral History of Wisconsin Freshman US Reps
It’s been a half-century since the last time a 1st term Republican U.S. Representative lost their seat from the Badger State.
Read MoreDoug Mastriano Eyes Unusual US Senate Bid in Pennsylvania
Only one failed gubernatorial nominee from Pennsylvania has attempted a run for the U.S. Senate in the direct election era.
Read MoreDemocrats and Republicans Have Record US Senate Winning Streaks in 26 States
Three additional states could be added to the list in 2024.
Read MoreA Record Out of Reach? Dianne Feinstein to Retire with Most Votes in US Senate Electoral History
The long-serving senator exits with nearly 13 million more votes cast for her than any other candidate since 1913.
Read MoreI Can’t Quit You: Omar, Swalwell, Schiff Still Identify As Serving On Foreign Affairs, Intelligence Committees
The official U.S. House websites for all three Democrats do not reflect the reality of the actions taken by Speaker McCarthy weeks ago.
Read MoreOne and Done? George Santos and a Review of 1-Term New York US Representatives
Nearly half of all U.S. Representatives from New York since statehood served just one term.
Read MoreA Look Behind Indiana’s 2024 GOP US Senate Primary
Mike Braun’s exit from the U.S. Senate and projected pathway to the governorship are unusual in Indiana politics.
Read MoreTom Emmer Is 4th Minnesotan to Serve In US House Leadership Post
The 6th District Congressman is the first from the state elected to a leadership position in the chamber in 100 years.
Read MoreNotable Numbers (So Far) from the 118th Congress Speaker Balloting
Jeffries and Donalds set new records for their states.
Read MoreKyrsten Sinema and a Brief History of US Senators Placing 3rd (Or Worse)
Fewer than 10 incumbents from the nation’s upper legislative chamber have placed outside of the top two candidates on the general election ballot.
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