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Democrats Could Notch Best Gubernatorial Election Cycle in Party History

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 4, 2016 | 1

If a handful of toss-up races all end up in the Democratic column, the party will have its strongest showing in races for governor since its formation nearly 190 years ago.

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Number of Female Lieutenant Governors to Increase After 2016

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | August 7, 2016 | 2

Midwestern states account for 40 percent of the cumulative female lieutenant gubernatorial service in U.S. history along with the three longest current streaks (Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin).

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North Dakota Republicans Eye Rare Competitive Gubernatorial Primary

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 26, 2016 | 0

The 2016 race ends a streak of eight uncontested GOP primaries and is the first in 70 years with three candidates on the ballot.

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115th Congress Could Have Fewest Split US Senate Delegations in History

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | April 12, 2016 | 2

If the nation’s six most competitive seats flip in 2016, the upper legislative chamber will tie its mark for the lowest number of states with split delegations in the direct election era.

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The Dirty Dozen: 12 States Never to Appear on Michelle Obama’s SOTU Guest List

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | January 12, 2016 | 1

More than 160 guests have appeared with the First Lady since the president’s first State of the Union speech in 2010, but none from 12 states.

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Will Heidi Heitkamp Attempt a Gubernatorial Comeback?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | August 25, 2015 | 2

Just two of 15 failed North Dakota gubernatorial candidates won on a subsequent run at the office – none have tried since 1972.

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Midwestern Sister States and Distant Cousins in Presidential Elections

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | July 19, 2015 | 0

Two Midwestern states have been in accord on their presidential vote choice 96 percent of the time while another pair has voted in concert during just 41 percent of such elections.

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Which State Is the Most Midwestern (In Presidential Elections)?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | July 16, 2015 | 0

Iowa and Ohio have voted in concert with the region overall at a higher rate than any other Midwestern state; Missouri and Minnesota have done so the least.

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Slam Dunk: Will 36 Record Presidential Winning Streaks Continue in 2016?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | February 20, 2015 | 0

Three-dozen states are currently in the midst of their longest Democratic or Republican presidential winning streaks.

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Which 16 States Have Never Been on Michelle Obama’s SOTU Guest List?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | January 21, 2015 | 0

More than 135 guests have appeared with the First Lady since the president’s first SOTU speech in 2010, but none from 16 states.

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