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Is the Footprint Fading for Minnesota 3rd Party US House Candidates?
The frequency of non-major party candidates has declined over the last two decades, although nearly half who run continue to win 5+ percent of the vote.
Read MoreWill Kansas Elect A Democratic Governor in 2018?
The political environment is in place to give Democrats their best chance to win in the deep red state.
Read MoreWhich States Lead the Nation Nominating Women for Governor?
Democrats and Republicans in six states have still never nominated a woman to its top executive office.
Read MoreWisconsin’s 1st CD Could Be 1st Open Seat of House Speaker to Flip Since 1846
Over the last 170+ years, each of the last 15 times a U.S. House Speaker retired, resigned, or died in office, his party held the seat.
Read MoreMidwestern Naysayers: Which States Are Least Likely to Elect US Senators from the President’s Party?
Each of the Top 5 and eight of the Top 10 states which have most frequently elected U.S. Senators from a party other than the sitting president are located in the Midwest; five host contests in 2018.
Read MoreWhat Will the GOP’s US Senate Electoral Record Be Under Trump?
Democrats have to defend plenty more competitive seats this cycle, but a bad November for Republicans could write them into the history books.
Read MoreJon Kyl Only 6th Former US Senator to Receive Appointment in Direct Election Era
Of the nearly 200 appointments made to the U.S. Senate since the ratification of the 17th Amendment, just five had previously served in the legislative body.
Read MoreWill the 116th Congress Have Fewer Women US Senators?
Despite crushing the record for the most U.S. Senate matchups between women female nominees in 2018, it is possible the number of women in the chamber will decrease next year.
Read MoreEvers vs Walker: Wisconsin Poised for Yet Another Tight Gubernatorial Race
Wisconsin is one of four states to see each of its last five gubernatorial elections decided by single digits.
Read MoreLiz Cheney Extends Wyoming At-Large Congressional Renomination Streak to 20
It has been 50 years since the last and only time a Cowboy State U.S. Representative lost a primary campaign.
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