U.S. Senate Archives - Page 35 of 65

Ernst Surges After History-Making Primary Win

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 9, 2014 |

Ernst is in a dead heat with Bruce Braley on the heels of setting the mark for the largest victory by a non-incumbent in a contested Iowa Republican U.S. Senate primary.

McDaniel vs Cochran 2nd Most Competitive US Senate Primary in Mississippi History

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 5, 2014 |

The 2014 Mississippi Republican U.S. Senate primary is one of just two in state history decided by less than one point by either party.

Ernst Eyes Outright Primary Victory in Iowa GOP US Senate Race

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 3, 2014 |

Only one out of 68 Democratic and Republican U.S. Senate primaries has gone to a special nominating convention in Hawkeye State history.

Will Michigan Split Its Ticket This November?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 29, 2014 |

In one out of every three cycles for the past century the Wolverine State has split its vote for governor and U.S. Senator.

Is a Rough Road Ahead for David Perdue?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 23, 2014 |

Only one of eight run-off bound first place primary finishers in a Georgia U.S. Senate race went on to win the seat; Perdue is also coming off the lowest ever first place finish by either party in Georgia U.S. Senate primary history.

McConnell Records Weakest Kentucky US Senate Incumbent Primary Victory in 75+ Years

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 21, 2014 |

McConnell wins the lowest percentage of the primary vote among the last 22 Kentucky U.S. Senators vying for a renomination bid dating back to 1938.

Will the Number of Female US Senators Drop After 2014?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 16, 2014 |

The number of women in the chamber has remained stable or increased in every cycle since the late 1970s.

North Carolina GOP Eyes 2nd Ever US Senate Primary Runoff

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 6, 2014 |

A record number of GOP U.S. Senate candidates could drag Thom Tillis into the party’s second runoff in history; the last five North Carolina Democratic and GOP run-off victors lost the general election.

Crowded 2014 South Dakota US Senate Field Ties State Records

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 5, 2014 |

This cycle finds the Mount Rushmore State equaling historical marks for the most U.S. Senate candidates qualifying for the ballot as well as the most Republicans (or candidates from any party) in a primary race.