Redistricting
Michigan Democrats’ Gerrymandering Problem at Historic Level
In 2012, Michigan tied a state record by electing the lowest rate of U.S. Representatives by a major party whilst simultaneously casting its electoral votes for that party’s presidential nominee across the 45 presidential election cycles since statehood.
Read MoreOhio: Gerrymandering 1, Obama Coattails 0
With only four Democratic U.S. Representatives elected from Ohio in 2012, the Buckeye State is sending the smallest number and percentage of allies of a newly-elected president to D.C. in state history.
Read MoreMinnesota Eyes Most Competitive US House Races Since 1994
The last time three Gopher State congressional races were decided by single digits was during the Republican Revolution.
Read MoreWill Iowa Republicans Lose Every US House Seat for the First Time in History?
Republicans have won at least one U.S. House seat from the Hawkeye State since 1856.
Read MoreBachmann Blasts “Liberal Courts” Over “Injustice” and “Biased” New Map
The congresswoman sends a message to supporters seeking to raise money in light of being out-districted in 2012.
Read MoreWill New Redistricting Map Bring Minnesota More Competitive US House Races?
History says no: Gopher State elections in redistricting years ending in ‘2’ have been the second least competitive, behind only years ending in ‘6’
Read MoreKucinich Flirtation with Washington Yields Modest Fundraising Boost from Evergreen State
The State of Washington ranks fifth in large donor contributions (and eighth per capita) to Kucinich’s 2012 reelection campaign.
Read MoreWill the DFL Compete in All Eight Minnesota U.S. House Races?
The DFL has landed a candidate on the ballot in every Gopher State U.S. House race since the merger in 1944, spanning 283 consecutive contests.
Read MoreCan Massachusetts GOP End Its 88 US House Seat Pick-Up Drought in Frank’s Open 4th CD?
Bay State Republicans have the second biggest dry spell in the nation and have picked off just 2 of 284 Democratic U.S. House seats since 1944.
Read MoreSignificant Partisan Shift Likely in 2012 US House Races
Redistricting cycles have seen the greatest net partisan advantage change in the US House over the last 100 years compared to election years ending in 0, 4, 6, or 8.
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