Utah
115th Congress Has Largest Number of Single-Party State Delegations Since 1950s
Since the passage of the 17th Amendment all but seven states have been represented by a single party in the U.S. House and Senate for at least one Congress.
Read MoreUtah Could Be Won with Lowest Support in Presidential Electoral History
With no candidate polling outside of the low 30s, Utah’s winner could break a 104-year old record for the lowest percentage of the vote to carry a state.
Read MoreThe Worst Statewide Performances by Winning Democratic Presidential Nominees
Even victorious Democratic nominees have a few rotten eggs on their electoral scorecards, with 10 failing to win even 30 percent of the vote across nearly three-dozen states.
Read MoreEvan McMullin Could Set Mark for Weakest National Popular Vote by Candidate to Win a State
The independent presidential hopeful is on the ballot in only 11 states, but could shatter a record if he wins Utah.
Read MoreDemocrats Could Notch Best Gubernatorial Election Cycle in Party History
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.
Read MoreOwens vs Love II: Utah Democrats Eye Rare Knockout of GOP Incumbent
Since 1974, Utah Democrats are 0-32 against GOP U.S. Representatives heading into the 13th rematch election between major party U.S. House nominees in state history.
Read MoreHistory Suggests Rubio Should Win Reelection Despite Failed Presidential Campaign
Since 1972, all seven sitting U.S. Senators who ran for reelection in the cycle of their failed presidential bid won another term – each by double digits.
Read MoreCould Scott Walker Win a 3rd Term in Wisconsin?
The last 12 two-term governors who sought reelection over the last 20 years were all victorious with more than 70 percent winning a third term since the late 1700s.
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 MoreUtah Eyes Unlikely Scenario of 2 Legislators from Same State in Line of Succession
It has been 183 years since the last time a House Speaker and president pro tempore from the same state were in the presidential line of succession.
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