Texas
Will a Record Number of Governors Seek a 3rd+ Consecutive 4-Year Term in 2026?
As many as seven incumbents could seek their third (or fourth) straight victory to four-year terms.
Read MoreThe Largest Republican Statewide Election Winning Streaks
Reliably Republican strongholds are more widespread than those on the Democratic side.
Read MoreTed Cruz Sets Texas Primary Record
Cruz received more support than any other major party candidate in a contested Texas U.S. Senate primary.
Read MoreAlaska, Illinois Could See Unusual Three-Peat This November
Over the last 50 years, governors have been knocked out of office in three straight elections in just four states.
Read MoreLouie Gohmert and a Review of Texas Primaries for Attorney General
Gohmert is just the third sitting or former U.S. Representative to run for AG in Texas – and the first from the GOP.
Read MoreThe Largest Active GOP Statewide Winning Streaks
Republicans in nine states have currently won at least two-dozen statewide elections in a row.
Read MoreMajor Parties Have Record Gubernatorial Winning Streaks in 18 States
One more state could join this list during the 2022 cycle.
Read More3 x 4: Greg Abbott (and Charlie Baker?) Seek to Join Notable List in 2022
Fewer than 30 governors in U.S. history have been elected to three consecutive four-year terms.
Read MoreWhich State Will Be the Most Competitive in the 2020 Presidential Election?
Odds are strong that the state will be from the Southern or Midwest regions.
Read MoreStates, States Everywhere But Nary a Bellwether in Sight
Wisconsin saw its streak backing the eventual Democratic presidential nominee in every primary since 1972 end when voters backed Bernie Sanders in 2016.
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