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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Baron Hill’s 26-Year Itch: A History of 2nd Chance US Senate Nominees

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 17, 2015 | 0

If nominated by his party in 2016, Hill would notch the second longest gap between major party nominations to the nation’s upper legislative chamber at 26 years.

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Which States Host the Most Competitive US Senate Races?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 27, 2015 | 1

North Carolina has hosted the most competitive races for the U.S. Senate over the last quarter-century with Colorado, New Jersey, Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Minnesota close behind.

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