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Jeff Merkley and a History of Oregon Presidential Candidates

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 14, 2017 | 1
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The progressive senator would be the first major party White House hopeful from the Beaver State in the modern primary era.

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How Many Gubernatorial Seats Will the GOP Lose in 2018?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 11, 2017 | 3
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The party of the sitting president has won 43 percent of gubernatorial races since the McKinley administration.

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It’s All Relative: Wisconsin US Representatives Edition

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 8, 2017 | 2
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Herb Kohl’s nephew is seeking to become the first Badger State U.S. Representative since the 19th Century to be preceded by a relative in the chamber.

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Kim Guadagno and a Review of New Jersey Female Gubernatorial Candidates

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 7, 2017 | 1
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Women running for governor in New Jersey have won their party’s nomination each of the last four times they have appeared on the primary ballot since 1993.

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A Brief History of New Jersey Gubernatorial Primaries

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 5, 2017 | 1
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More than twice as many Republican primary races for governor have been decided by single digits as Democratic nomination contests.

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Will 2018 Produce Any New All-GOP Congressional Delegations?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | June 1, 2017 | 2
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The Republican Party’s hold on every congressional seat could increase from nine to 12 states after the 2018 cycle.

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The Top 50 Longest Serving Governors in US History (Updated)

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 29, 2017 | 4
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Jerry Brown is poised to end up #3 on the all-time list of statehood gubernatorial service.

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Will Trump Presidency Derail Gianforte’s Montana US House Bid?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 23, 2017 | 1
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Montana Republicans have won only 33 percent of statewide races since Hoover when their party controls the White House.

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Can South Carolina Democrats End the Party’s Biggest Congressional Pick-Up Drought?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 21, 2017 | 3
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Palmetto State Democrats have failed to flip a GOP-held U.S. House seat in a nation-leading 60 consecutive contests.

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Will There Be Any Woman vs Woman US Senate Matchups in 2018?

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier | May 16, 2017 | 2
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Missouri may be the most likely state to host the 17th U.S. Senate race between two female major party nominees next cycle.

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