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Which State Is the Most Western in Presidential Elections?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | August 31, 2015 | 1

Montana has voted in concert with the region overall at a higher rate than any other Western state; Hawaii has done so the least.

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Could Gary Herbert Lose in 2016?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 11, 2015 | 1

It has been 100 years since the last elected governor from the Beehive State lost a renomination bid.

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

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | February 20, 2015 | 0

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

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Is There a Presidential Drag On Gubernatorial Elections?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 29, 2014 | 0

Only five of the 20 presidents to serve since 1900 have seen their party win a majority of gubernatorial elections during their administrations, and only one since JFK.

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A Third Party Revolution in Utah?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 24, 2014 | 0

More third party and independent candidates have run for Congress in the Beehive State during the last quarter-century (84) than during the previous 93 years (77).

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West Virginia, Utah Eye All-GOP US House Delegations in 2014

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | March 28, 2014 | 1

It has been more than 90 years since the last time Republicans had a monopoly on every U.S. House seat in the Mountain State.

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US Senate Special Elections by the Numbers

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 25, 2013 | 1

Which two states have held seven special elections since 1913? Which two states have yet to hold one? And which Senator was elected via special election three times?

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Gubernatorial Scorecard: The Last 10 Elections by State

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 29, 2013 | 1

Democrats have stumbled to their third worst record in the country in Rhode Island but have won 31 of 40 races in Kentucky, Georgia, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

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Love vs Matheson’s 2014 Rematch: Advantage Matheson?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 21, 2013 | 2

Nearly 1 in 10 U.S. House races in Utah history involved rematches but only three such challengers were successful – all by Republicans during GOP wave cycles.

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States with the Longest US House Special Election Droughts

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 6, 2013 | 0

Idaho has not hosted a special election to the House in its 122 years since statehood; Delaware last held one during the McKinley administration with Utah and New Hampshire during the Hoover years.

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