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Rare GOP and DFL US House Seat Turnover Possible in Minnesota in 2018

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 22, 2018 |

In only five cycles since statehood have two parties flipped U.S. House seats in the Gopher State.

Will There Be a 5th DFL-Endorsed Gubernatorial Primary Loser in 2018?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 20, 2018 |

DFL voters have rejected the party-backed pick for governor during three of the last four open seat cycles.

7-Up: A Brief History of Virginia Women US House Nominees

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 18, 2018 |

Official Seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia

Women have been nominated to the U.S. House by major parties in Virginia for 14 consecutive cycles including winning a record-setting seven nominations in 2018.

Horsford vs Hardy II and a History of Nevada US House Rematch Elections

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 13, 2018 |

Photo of Nevada U.S. Representative Steven Horsford

The 4th CD race is the 10th rematch among major party nominees for the office in state history; each of the previous nine losers were unsuccessful in the rematch.

Will Scott Walker Win a 4th Straight Gubernatorial Election?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 11, 2018 |

Photo of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker

Over the last half-century, governors seeking a fourth consecutive victory at the ballot box have been successful in 12 out of 16 attempts.

Keith Ellison Launches Rare Attorney General Bid by Minnesota Congressman

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 6, 2018 |

Photo of Minnesota U.S. Representative Keith Ellison

Only one previous sitting member of Congress has run for the state attorney general post in the Gopher State – more than a century ago.

Kristi Noem and a Review of Gubernatorial Bids by South Dakota Republican Women

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 5, 2018 |

Photo of South Dakota U.S. Representative Kristi Noem

Noem is the fourth woman to land on the GOP primary ballot for governor in the Mount Rushmore State.

Eric Greitens Records 4th Shortest Tenure By An Elected Missouri Governor

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 31, 2018 |

Photo of Missouri Republican Eric Greitens

It has been nearly 160 years since the last time an elected Show-Me State governor exited office as quickly as Greitens.

Montana US Senate Primary: Preview and Historical Review

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 30, 2018 |

Photo of Montana U.S. Senator Jon Tester

Treasure State Republicans may produce their 11th plurality winner for the office in next Tuesday’s primary; each of the previous 10 lost the general election.