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The Most Competitive States for US Senate Elections Since 1990

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | January 1, 2024 | 6
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Three of the top five states host contests in 2024.

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North Carolina Poised for 3rd Straight Gubernatorial Election between Statewide Elected Officials

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | December 19, 2023 | 5
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A dive into yet another measure of the Tar Heel State’s battleground state status.

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How Would Eric Hovde Fare in a Second US Senate Bid?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | December 11, 2023 | 2
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Losing candidates in the Badger State have failed in 20 of 21 subsequent attempts at a U.S. Senate seat.

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Dean Phillips to Become Just 4th Minnesota US Rep in a Century Not to Seek 4th Term

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | December 5, 2023 | 2
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Nearly 90 percent of third term U.S. Representatives since statehood sought reelection to a fourth.

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Will Any Democratic US Senators Lose Reelection While Biden Carries Their State?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | November 29, 2023 | 4
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Since 1972, all but two Democratic incumbents have been victorious if their party’s nominee carried the state at the top of the ticket.

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Third Party Turnout Strong in Utah’s CD-02 Special

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | November 22, 2023 | 0
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Only three Beehive State U.S. House elections since 1932 saw more support for third party and independent candidates in races with two major party nominees on the ballot.

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Abigail Spanberger and a History of Women Gubernatorial Candidates in Virginia

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | November 15, 2023 | 2
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Only three women have appeared on a major party primary or general election ballot for governor in the state.

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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like D.C.

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | November 12, 2023 | 1
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In 2024 there will be uniform partisan control of governorships and both U.S. Senate seats in 36 states – up from 28 states just seven years ago.

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A Brief History of New Hampshire Presidential Primary Write-In Votes

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | November 7, 2023 | 0
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More than six percent of Granite State Democratic presidential primary voters have opted to write in a candidate’s name over the last 80+ years.

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A Brief Review of Overlooked States in US House Speaker Votes

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | November 2, 2023 | 1
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Residents of nine states have never won a single vote for Speaker and 10 others have not received a vote in over 100 years.

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