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Will Richard Painter Give Minnesota DFLers a Rare Competitive US Senate Primary?
Only one DFL primary has been decided by single digits with the closest race involving an incumbent decided by 25 points.
Read MoreWill Minnesota Democrats Extend Their Statewide Winning Streak to 20 in 2018?
A sweep of the state’s U.S. Senate seats and constitutional offices will give the party the largest partisan winning streak in Minnesota in a century.
Read MoreCan Democrats Avoid Their 10th Straight Loss in Arizona and Tennessee US Senate Races in 2018?
In the direct election era, parties in the midst of nine-election winning streaks have gone on to win a 10th consecutive contest in 42 of 47 attempts.
Read MoreWill Arizona’s 8th CD Special Election Provide a Rare April Upset?
Over the last 75+ years, April has hosted more special elections than any month outside of November; only six of the previous 44 specials flipped control of the seat.
Read MoreHow Big of a Footprint Will Sam McCann Leave in Illinois’ 2018 Gubernatorial Race?
Less than 1 in 10 third party or independent candidates for governor in Illinois history have won five percent of the vote.
Read MoreWisconsin Hosts Open Seat US House Election for Historic 5th Straight Cycle
Prior to this current streak, the state had not endured more than three consecutive cycles with an open seat during the primary era.
Read MoreA Review of US House Speakers by State
The 54 speakers in U.S. history have come from less than two-dozen states, with speakers from five states collectively accounting for more than half the time in office.
Read MoreMinnesota GOP Eyes Rare Gubernatorial Primary with 2 Former Nominees
Two former gubernatorial nominees are poised to square off in a primary for just the second time in Minnesota history.
Read MoreWith Dallet Victory Women Candidates Now Have 10-1 Record Against Men in Wisconsin Supreme Court Races
Women candidates for the court have won 15 of 19 elections overall, with three defeats coming against other women.
Read MoreCan Republicans Pick Up Elizabeth Esty’s US House Seat?
Democrats are riding a 25-seat winning streak in Connecticut – the third best run for the party across the country over the last half-century.
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