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Liz Cheney Extends Wyoming At-Large Congressional Renomination Streak to 20

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | August 22, 2018 | 3

It has been 50 years since the last and only time a Cowboy State U.S. Representative lost a primary campaign.

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How Often Do Seats Flip in Rematches of US House Special Elections?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | August 14, 2018 | 4

Over the last 50 years, 41 losing nominees in special elections landed a rematch in the subsequent general election – only six were victorious and just two since 1981.

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A Brief History of Georgia Women US House Nominees

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | July 30, 2018 | 0

In 2018, as many women were nominated for the U.S. House in Georgia by major parties as in each of the last five cycles combined.

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Can the GOP Flip US House Seats in Minnesota if Democrats Make Big Gains Nationally?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | July 18, 2018 | 1

Over the last century, Minnesota Republicans have flipped a U.S. House seat in just one of the 12 cycles when Democrats netted 20+ seats across the country.

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A Brief History of New Mexico Women US House Nominees

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 28, 2018 | 2

A record four women were nominated by major parties to the U.S. House from New Mexico this cycle; female nominees have won 41 percent of such races in state history.

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Rare GOP and DFL US House Seat Turnover Possible in Minnesota in 2018

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 22, 2018 | 2

In only five cycles since statehood have two parties flipped U.S. House seats in the Gopher State.

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7-Up: A Brief History of Virginia Women US House Nominees

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 18, 2018 | 0

Women have been nominated to the U.S. House by major parties in Virginia for 14 consecutive cycles including winning a record-setting seven nominations in 2018.

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Horsford vs Hardy II and a History of Nevada US House Rematch Elections

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 13, 2018 | 0

The 4th CD race is the 10th rematch among major party nominees for the office in state history; each of the previous nine losers were unsuccessful in the rematch.

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Keith Ellison Launches Rare Attorney General Bid by Minnesota Congressman

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 6, 2018 | 1

Only one previous sitting member of Congress has run for the state attorney general post in the Gopher State – more than a century ago.

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A Brief History of Idaho Women US House Nominees

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 25, 2018 | 4

Women have been nominated to the U.S. House by major parties during Idaho in 12 of the last 14 election cycles; Cristina McNeil is the 17th to be nominated in state history.

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