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The Closest Gubernatorial Elections in New Jersey History

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | November 3, 2021 | 4
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The 2021 contest will likely end up just outside the Top 3 most competitive in state history.

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How Often Does Ranked Choice Voting Produce Plurality Winners?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | November 1, 2021 | 3

Redefining what constitutes an electoral majority still has resulted in pluralities in half of Ranked Choice Voting races in Minnesota.

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How Often Are Women Governors Reelected?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 28, 2021 | 1
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Women have had a better track record than men at holding governorships over the last half century.

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Which States Nominate the Most Women for Governor?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 24, 2021 | 5
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Democrats have nominated women for the office at nearly twice the rate as the GOP over the last half-century.

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Michele Fiore and a Review of Women Gubernatorial Candidates in Nevada

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 20, 2021 | 1
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Eighteen women launched 20 primary campaigns for governor prior to the current 2022 cycle.

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Rhode Island Democrats Poised to Set Gubernatorial Primary Records

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 17, 2021 | 0
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No major party primary for governor in state history has had more than four candidates on the ballot.

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The Largest Active Democratic Statewide Winning Streaks

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 14, 2021 | 5
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Just seven states split their ticket during the 2020 cycle in statewide races.

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The Largest Active GOP Statewide Winning Streaks

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 11, 2021 | 8
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Republicans in nine states have currently won at least two-dozen statewide elections in a row.

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Evan McMullin and a Review of Non-Major Party Utah US Senate Candidacies

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 6, 2021 | 0
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Just one of 50 independent or third-party Utah U.S. Senate candidates has notched double-digit support in state history.

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Florida Eyes Unusual Mark in 2022 Gubernatorial Race

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | October 4, 2021 | 0
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Just three states have elected governors with a plurality in four or more straight elections over the last 100 years.

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