Tennessee
The New GOP US Senate Primary Targets
GOP U.S. Senators who faced bona fide renomination battles over the last four cycles averaged 74 years of age, were 28 years older than their opponent, and had served 24+ years in the chamber; not so in 2018.
Read More2018 Could Have Fewest US Senate Retirements in Direct Election Era
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.
Read MoreDemocrats Enduring Nightmarish Presidential Election Slide in 4 States
For the first time in party history, Democrats have lost multiple states by increasingly larger margins in five consecutive presidential elections.
Read MoreA Party Divided? Republican US Senators Setting Record Lows in Primaries
GOP U.S. Senators continue to win renomination, but many state party records are falling each cycle for the worst ever showings by a Republican incumbent.
Read MoreWill Scott DesJarlais Lose His Seat in 2016?
The embattled Tennessee U.S. Representative narrowly escaped a primary loss in 2014 to avoid becoming just the second GOP incumbent from the state in 60+ years to lose a renomination bid.
Read MoreSuper Tuesday Remainders
The unusually competitive and crowded GOP field is lowering the bar to victory in many states.
Read MoreBig Seats to Fill: US Senate Seats Held by Presidents
Four current members of the U.S. Senate hold seats once occupied by two former presidents; three future presidents once served alongside each other in the chamber.
Read MoreDemocrats Winning Governorships at Lowest Rate Since 1900
Not only are Democrats losing gubernatorial elections at a rate not seen in 100+ years, but the party’s nominees are losing badly.
Read MoreNotable House Speaker Votes Over the Decades
Five once or future presidents (as well as Davy Crockett) have received votes for Speaker of the House.
Read MoreThe Luddite Caucus? US Representatives without Campaign Websites
Several older members of the nation’s lower legislative chamber aren’t convinced they need a functioning campaign website, and it’s hard to argue with a group that just got elected by an average of 61 points.
Read More