Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s 1st CD Could Be 1st Open Seat of House Speaker to Flip Since 1846
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.
Read MoreMidwestern Naysayers: Which States Are Least Likely to Elect US Senators from the President’s Party?
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.
Read MoreWill the 116th Congress Have Fewer Women US Senators?
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.
Read MoreEvers vs Walker: Wisconsin Poised for Yet Another Tight Gubernatorial Race
Wisconsin is one of four states to see each of its last five gubernatorial elections decided by single digits.
Read MoreWisconsin’s 2018 Gubernatorial Primary By the Numbers
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.
Read MoreThe Elusive 60 Percent
Democrats in four states have never won three-fifths of the gubernatorial vote in electoral history – that could change in two states in 2018.
Read MoreRhode Island On the Verge of Impressive Non-Major Party Gubernatorial Streak
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.
Read MoreWill Scott Walker Win a 4th Straight Gubernatorial Election?
Over the last half-century, governors seeking a fourth consecutive victory at the ballot box have been successful in 12 out of 16 attempts.
Read MoreWisconsin Hosts Open Seat US House Election for Historic 5th Straight Cycle
Prior to this current streak, the state had not endured more than three consecutive cycles with an open seat during the primary era.
Read MoreA Review of US House Speakers by State
The 54 speakers in U.S. history have come from less than two-dozen states, with speakers from five states collectively accounting for more than half the time in office.
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