U.S. Senate Archives - Page 23 of 65

Is Rob Portman Still Underperforming vis-à-vis Trump in Ohio?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 6, 2016 |

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.

Kelly Ayotte Faces Record Number of Primary Challengers in New Hampshire

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | September 12, 2016 |

No U.S. Senator from the Granite State has drawn more than two primary challengers over the last century; Ayotte faces four on Tuesday.

Joe Miller and a Brief History of Retread Alaska US Senate Candidates

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | September 8, 2016 |

Miller is one of three retread candidates on the 2016 U.S. Senate ballot in Alaska this cycle.

A Party Divided? Republican US Senators Setting Record Lows in Primaries

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | September 6, 2016 |

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.

McCain Breaks Own Record for Slimmest Primary Win by Arizona GOP US Senator

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | August 31, 2016 |

No other Republican senator from the Grand Canyon State has even received a primary challenger.

2016 Libertarian US Senate Candidates at a Glance

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | August 26, 2016 |

A half-dozen Libertarians on the ballot this cycle had previously represented their party as a U.S. Senate nominee.

A Strong Performance By Trump Might Not Save Some GOP US Senators

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | August 21, 2016 |

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.

Indiana Voters Could See Rare Split-Ticket in 2016

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | August 18, 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.