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Jones vs Moore Just 3rd US Senate Special Election Held in December

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | November 27, 2017 |

Thirty-one of 175 specials conducted since 1913 have been held outside of November with just 22 during odd-numbered years.

Where Are All the Senate Bids by GOP US Representatives?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | July 11, 2017 |

Only one of the 73 Republican U.S. House members from Trump states with Democratic US Senators on the 2018 ballot has mounted a challenge.

2018 Could Have Fewest US Senate Retirements in Direct Election Era

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 30, 2017 |

An average of seven senators have retired from the chamber each cycle during the past quarter-century; no incumbent up for reelection next year has yet closed the door on a 2018 bid.

How Many Trump States Will Back Democratic US Senate Nominees in 2018?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 27, 2017 |

The 10 Trump states with Democratic incumbents have voted for senate nominees from the opposing party of the sitting president 62 percent of the time over the last 50 years.

Will 2018 Produce Any New All-GOP Congressional Delegations?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 1, 2017 |

The Republican Party’s hold on every congressional seat could increase from nine to 12 states after the 2018 cycle.

Which 1st Term US Senator Will Lose in 2018?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | March 7, 2017 |

At least one first-term incumbent has been defeated in 48 of the 52 election cycles during the direct election era.

Dean Heller: Ripe for the Picking?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | January 11, 2017 |

Heller is the only Republican among the 15 U.S. Senators who serve states in which their party holds a minority of U.S. House seats; a dozen (including Heller) are up for reelection in 2018.