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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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Wisconsin Hosts Open Seat US House Election for Historic 5th Straight Cycle

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | April 17, 2018 | 0
Official seal of the State of Wisconsin.

Prior to this current streak, the state had not endured more than three consecutive cycles with an open seat during the primary era.

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A Review of US House Speakers by State

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | April 12, 2018 | 3

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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With Dallet Victory Women Candidates Now Have 10-1 Record Against Men in Wisconsin Supreme Court Races

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | April 6, 2018 | 0

Women candidates for the court have won 15 of 19 elections overall, with three defeats coming against other women.

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Wisconsin Eyes Seating a Record-Tying 6th Woman on Its Supreme Court

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | March 29, 2018 | 3

The Badger State would also break a tie with Oregon for the state with the highest percentage of women supreme court justices.

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Will There Be a Record Number of Woman vs Woman US Senate Matchups in 2018?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | March 12, 2018 | 2

There is a good chance as many as six states could have two female major party nominees for the office – doubling the previous record for an election cycle.

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