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Which State Is the Most Northeastern in Presidential Elections?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 24, 2016 | 2
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Connecticut has voted in concert with the region overall at a higher rate than any other Northeastern state since 1828; Maryland and Vermont have done so the least.

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Will Democrats Sweep the Northeast Yet Again?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | September 30, 2016 | 1
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The 11 Northeastern states could tie the nation’s all-time regional mark for the most consecutive cycles backing a political party’s presidential nominee.

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A Review of States Electing Governors and US Senate Delegations from Different Parties

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 24, 2016 | 0
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After the 2016 election, 10 states could have a Republican governor and two Democratic U.S. Senators; only one state currently has the reverse.

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1.6 Million GOP Primary Voters Cast Ballots for Ex-Candidates

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 15, 2016 | 0
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Kasich, Cruz, and Carson received the most votes as former White House hopefuls; 10 GOPers won more votes as ex-candidates than when they were still in the race.

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What Is Trump’s Magic Number to Coalesce GOP Support in the Last 7 Primaries?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 16, 2016 | 1
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Presumptive GOP nominees have averaged more than 75 percent of the primary vote after their main challengers have exited the race.

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Seven GOP Bellwethers to Remain After 2016 Primary Contests

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 5, 2016 | 1
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Five states (plus two yet to vote) will keep their perfect records intact for backing the eventual Republican nominee in the modern primary era; two states lost their bellwether status this cycle.

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Democrats Winning Governorships at Lowest Rate Since 1900

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | November 11, 2015 | 1
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Not only are Democrats losing gubernatorial elections at a rate not seen in 100+ years, but the party’s nominees are losing badly.

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Mary Pawlenty: From the Governor’s Residence to the People’s House?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | September 14, 2015 | 7
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Just one gubernatorial first lady has ever been elected to the U.S. House

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Which GOP Presidential Candidates Will Still Be Left Standing for Their Home State Primary?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | July 30, 2015 | 2
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Only two of 12 Republican candidates in 2012 were actively campaigning at the time of their home state’s contest.

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The Luddite Caucus? US Representatives without Campaign Websites

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | July 8, 2015 | 3
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Several older members of the nation’s lower legislative chamber aren’t convinced they need a functioning campaign website, and it’s hard to argue with a group that just got elected by an average of 61 points.

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