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Republicans Winning Midwestern Governorships at Near Record Rate

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

At 82 percent this decade, the GOP is enjoying its highest winning percentage in gubernatorial elections in the region since the 1920s.

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No Wiggle Room: The 2014 Gubernatorial Elections Are Lousy with Toss-ups

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 27, 2014 | 1

The eight tightest gubernatorial races in the country all involve incumbents and the 2014 cycle could yield the most gubernatorial races decided by less than a point since at least 1900.

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Will Burke vs Walker Be an Election for the Ages?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 23, 2014 | 0

It’s a tall order: more than half of Wisconsin’s elections for governor have been decided by single digits in state history, including more than 20 percent by less than four points.

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Will Wisconsin’s Tight Gubernatorial Race Impact Its US House Contests?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 9, 2014 | 0

A study of 55 election cycles finds evidence that Badger State congressional races are more competitive when gubernatorial elections are close.

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Wisconsin Gubernatorial Pathways: How Does Burke’s Measure Up?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | September 17, 2014 | 0

Eleven of the last 12 Badger State governors were previously elected to state government dating back to the mid-1950s.

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Will a New Female Governor Be Elected in 2014?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | September 4, 2014 | 0

Up to five female major party nominees will be on the ballot this November attempting to win their first gubernatorial election.

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Will Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin Provide Any Drama in 2014’s Gubernatorial Races?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | July 17, 2014 | 0

Gubernatorial elections have been decided by single digits over the last four elections in just four states – three are in the Upper Midwest: Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Rhode Island.

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Could Dayton Be the Lone Democratic Victor in 2014 Midwestern Gubernatorial Races?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 30, 2014 | 0

At least one other Midwestern state has voted a Democrat into office each of the 15 times Minnesotans have elected a Democratic governor since statehood.

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Wisconsin US House Delegation Experience, 1848-2014

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | April 16, 2014 | 0

Sign of the times: 23 of the Top 25 most experienced delegations from the Badger State have been elected over the last 50 years.

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Tom Petri to Face Rare Republican Challenger in 2014

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | April 7, 2014 | 0

The fourth longest-serving U.S. Representative in Wisconsin history has faced only two primary challengers during his 17 previous reelection bids.

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