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Win Or Lose, Dan Kelly Poised for the History Books in Wisconsin Supreme Court Race

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | March 30, 2023 | 3
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Kelly will become either the first ex-Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice to be voted back into the chamber or just the second former justice to try and fail.

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Derrick Van Orden and a Brief Electoral History of Wisconsin Freshman US Reps

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | March 23, 2023 | 0
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It’s been a half-century since the last time a 1st term Republican U.S. Representative lost their seat from the Badger State.

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Doug Mastriano Eyes Unusual US Senate Bid in Pennsylvania

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | March 16, 2023 | 6
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Only one failed gubernatorial nominee from Pennsylvania has attempted a run for the U.S. Senate in the direct election era.

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Democrats and Republicans Have Record US Senate Winning Streaks in 26 States

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | March 7, 2023 | 6

Three additional states could be added to the list in 2024.

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Jay Inslee: Moving Up the Ranks

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | February 27, 2023 | 9
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Washington’s 23rd governor recently became the 62nd politician in U.S. history to record 10 years of gubernatorial service.

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A Record Out of Reach? Dianne Feinstein to Retire with Most Votes in US Senate Electoral History

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | February 20, 2023 | 9
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The long-serving senator exits with nearly 13 million more votes cast for her than any other candidate since 1913.

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I Can’t Quit You: Omar, Swalwell, Schiff Still Identify As Serving On Foreign Affairs, Intelligence Committees

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | February 13, 2023 | 1
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The official U.S. House websites for all three Democrats do not reflect the reality of the actions taken by Speaker McCarthy weeks ago.

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One and Done? George Santos and a Review of 1-Term New York US Representatives

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | January 29, 2023 | 3
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Nearly half of all U.S. Representatives from New York since statehood served just one term.

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A Look Behind Indiana’s 2024 GOP US Senate Primary

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | January 18, 2023 | 10
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Mike Braun’s exit from the U.S. Senate and projected pathway to the governorship are unusual in Indiana politics.

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Tom Emmer Is 4th Minnesotan to Serve In US House Leadership Post

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | January 11, 2023 | 4
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The 6th District Congressman is the first from the state elected to a leadership position in the chamber in 100 years.

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