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New Mexico

Can Steve Pearce Give the New Mexico GOP Its First Gubernatorial Three-Peat?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | July 13, 2017 | 3

New Mexico Republicans have attempted to win a third consecutive gubernatorial election five times since statehood; all have failed (all with GOP presidents in office).

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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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Second Chances: Will Gary Johnson Improve in 2016?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | January 10, 2016 | 1

Nearly two-thirds of repeat third party nominees performed worse during their second White House run.

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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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Which State Is the Most Western in Presidential Elections?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | August 31, 2015 | 1

Montana has voted in concert with the region overall at a higher rate than any other Western state; Hawaii has done so the least.

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West Virginia, Utah Eye All-GOP US House Delegations in 2014

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | March 28, 2014 | 1

It has been more than 90 years since the last time Republicans had a monopoly on every U.S. House seat in the Mountain State.

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The Most Competitive States for Gubernatorial Elections Since 1900

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | March 18, 2013 | 0

New Mexico’s races have been the most narrowly decided followed by Indiana and Ohio; Illinois captures top honors since the Reagan Revolution with Rhode Island the one to watch since the Republican Revolution.

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More than Half of Senators in 113th Congress First Served in House

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | December 14, 2012 | 1

Six new faces entering the Senate in January served in the House and 51 overall; Hawaii, Virginia, and Massachusetts have the highest all-time rate of choosing Senators with House experience.

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