U.S. Senate
Is Rob Portman Still Underperforming vis-à-vis Trump in Ohio?
The first term U.S. Senator is enjoying a comfortable lead in the polls, but modern political history suggests he should be doing even better.
Read MoreKelly Ayotte Faces Record Number of Primary Challengers in New Hampshire
No U.S. Senator from the Granite State has drawn more than two primary challengers over the last century; Ayotte faces four on Tuesday.
Read MoreJoe Miller and a Brief History of Retread Alaska US Senate Candidates
Miller is one of three retread candidates on the 2016 U.S. Senate ballot in Alaska this cycle.
Read MoreA Party Divided? Republican US Senators Setting Record Lows in Primaries
GOP U.S. Senators continue to win renomination, but many state party records are falling each cycle for the worst ever showings by a Republican incumbent.
Read MoreMcCain Breaks Own Record for Slimmest Primary Win by Arizona GOP US Senator
No other Republican senator from the Grand Canyon State has even received a primary challenger.
Read More2016 Libertarian US Senate Candidates at a Glance
A half-dozen Libertarians on the ballot this cycle had previously represented their party as a U.S. Senate nominee.
Read MoreA Strong Performance By Trump Might Not Save Some GOP US Senators
Since 1972, 12 of the 27 Republican U.S. Senators to lose during presidential election cycles did so while the GOP White House nominee carried their state.
Read MoreIndiana Voters Could See Rare Split-Ticket in 2016
Over the last century, Indiana voters have never backed a presidential nominee without also supporting that party’s gubernatorial or U.S. Senate nominee.
Read MoreBayh Could Succeed Same US Senator Twice for Just 2nd Time in US History
It has been 135 years since the last – and only – time one senator directly followed another twice in the chamber.
Read MoreBayh and Feingold Could Become 1st Pair of Ex-US Senators to Return to Chamber in 60 Years
It has been 30 cycles since the last time multiple former Senators returned to their old job in the same cycle.
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