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The Decline of South Dakota Democrats

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | December 20, 2015 |

Democrats are losing elections across the Mount Rushmore State at a pace not seen since the Eisenhower administration.

Democrats Winning Governorships at Lowest Rate Since 1900

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | November 11, 2015 |

Not only are Democrats losing gubernatorial elections at a rate not seen in 100+ years, but the party’s nominees are losing badly.

Demoted? Charlie Crist and a History of Governors Elected to the US House

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 19, 2015 |

Since 1900, more than two-dozen ex- or sitting governors have won elections to the House of Representatives, although only four over the last 50+ years.

Will John Thune Run Unchallenged by Democrats for a 2nd Straight Cycle?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | July 29, 2015 |

Photo of South Dakota U.S. Senator John Thune

It has been 75 years since the last – and only – Republican U.S. Senator did not face a Democratic opponent in back-to-back elections.

Midwestern Sister States and Distant Cousins in Presidential Elections

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | July 19, 2015 |

Official seal of the President of the United States

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.

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

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | July 16, 2015 |

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.

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

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | February 20, 2015 |

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

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

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | January 21, 2015 |

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

Daugaard Sets Record for Largest Gubernatorial Win in South Dakota History

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | December 15, 2014 |

Photo of South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard

All eyes were on the state’s U.S. Senate race in 2014, but Dennis Daugaard quietly orchestrated the biggest gubernatorial victory in the state’s 125-year history.