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Wisconsin

Three Midwestern States Host Most Competitive Gubernatorial Elections in More Than a Half-Century

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | November 30, 2018 | 0

Iowa, South Dakota, and Wisconsin each had unusually close races for governor this cycle.

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Wisconsin Democrats Land Rare Sweep of Constitutional Offices in 2018

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | November 19, 2018 | 1

There were no blowouts, but Democrats managed to run the table for just the fifth time in 75 cycles since statehood, and the third time since the early 1890s .

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Wisconsin’s 1st CD Could Be 1st Open Seat of House Speaker to Flip Since 1846

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | September 13, 2018 | 2

Over the last 170+ years, each of the last 15 times a U.S. House Speaker retired, resigned, or died in office, his party held the seat.

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Midwestern Naysayers: Which States Are Least Likely to Elect US Senators from the President’s Party?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | September 11, 2018 | 1

Each of the Top 5 and eight of the Top 10 states which have most frequently elected U.S. Senators from a party other than the sitting president are located in the Midwest; five host contests in 2018.

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Will the 116th Congress Have Fewer Women US Senators?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | August 30, 2018 | 1

Despite crushing the record for the most U.S. Senate matchups between women female nominees in 2018, it is possible the number of women in the chamber will decrease next year.

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Evers vs Walker: Wisconsin Poised for Yet Another Tight Gubernatorial Race

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | August 28, 2018 | 1

Wisconsin is one of four states to see each of its last five gubernatorial elections decided by single digits.

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Wisconsin’s 2018 Gubernatorial Primary By the Numbers

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | July 31, 2018 | 2

A record number of candidates on the Democratic ballot will likely result in the party producing a nominee with the second lowest support heading into the general election.

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The Elusive 60 Percent

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | July 17, 2018 | 0

Democrats in four states have never won three-fifths of the gubernatorial vote in electoral history – that could change in two states in 2018.

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Rhode Island On the Verge of Impressive Non-Major Party Gubernatorial Streak

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | July 11, 2018 | 4

Independent Joe Trillo could make Rhode Island the first state in 75+ years to have non-major party gubernatorial candidates win 20+ percent in three consecutive cycles.

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Will Scott Walker Win a 4th Straight Gubernatorial Election?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 11, 2018 | 1

Over the last half-century, governors seeking a fourth consecutive victory at the ballot box have been successful in 12 out of 16 attempts.

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