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Rhode Island Democrats Poised to Set Gubernatorial Primary Records
No major party primary for governor in state history has had more than four candidates on the ballot.
Read MoreThe Largest Active Democratic Statewide Winning Streaks
Just seven states split their ticket during the 2020 cycle in statewide races.
Read MoreThe Largest Active GOP Statewide Winning Streaks
Republicans in nine states have currently won at least two-dozen statewide elections in a row.
Read MoreEvan McMullin and a Review of Non-Major Party Utah US Senate Candidacies
Just one of 50 independent or third-party Utah U.S. Senate candidates has notched double-digit support in state history.
Read MoreFlorida Eyes Unusual Mark in 2022 Gubernatorial Race
Just three states have elected governors with a plurality in four or more straight elections over the last 100 years.
Read MoreOn Shaky Gubernatorial Ground?
Three sitting governors were victorious with the lowest percentage of the vote in their state in more than 80 years.
Read MoreChuck Grassley and a History of 7-Term US Senators
Eighteen senators have served at least seven terms; more than half never saw an eighth but just one ran for reelection and lost.
Read MoreDean Heller Attempts Rarity With Gubernatorial Bid
Since 1900, only seven defeated U.S. Senators subsequently won the governorship of their state.
Read MoreMajor Parties Have Record Gubernatorial Winning Streaks in 18 States
One more state could join this list during the 2022 cycle.
Read MoreIowa GOP Eyes 5th Straight US Senate Win
Only once in the direct election era have Iowa Republicans won more than four consecutive elections for the office.
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