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Abigail Spanberger and a History of Women Gubernatorial Candidates in Virginia
Only three women have appeared on a major party primary or general election ballot for governor in the state.
Read MoreIt’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like D.C.
In 2024 there will be uniform partisan control of governorships and both U.S. Senate seats in 36 states – up from 28 states just seven years ago.
Read MoreA Brief History of New Hampshire Presidential Primary Write-In Votes
More than six percent of Granite State Democratic presidential primary voters have opted to write in a candidate’s name over the last 80+ years.
Read MoreA Brief Review of Overlooked States in US House Speaker Votes
Residents of nine states have never won a single vote for Speaker and 10 others have not received a vote in over 100 years.
Read MoreDean Phillips Launches Rare US Rep Challenge to Party’s Sitting President
The Minnesotan is just the third U.S. Representative to attempt such a challenge since 1828.
Read MoreTom Emmer Is 2nd Minnesotan to Receive Votes for House Speaker
The previous and only other Minnesotan to win Speaker votes did so 90 years ago.
Read MoreWho Won the Most Votes for the U.S. House in 2022?
Three of the Top 10 vote-getters came from the state of Wisconsin.
Read MoreKentucky Democrats Holding Onto Governorship with Both Hands
Despite becoming deep red down the ballot, Kentucky remains one of just three states where Democratic gubernatorial nominees have won at least 40 percent in every election since 1900.
Read MoreRepublicans Seek Rare Back-to-Back US Senate Wins in Three States in 2024
GOP wins in Montana, West Virginia, or Wisconsin would give the party rare wins in two consecutive elections to the nation’s upper legislative chamber.
Read MoreMatt Rosendale and a History of Retread Montana US Senate Candidates
Losing U.S. Senate candidates have launched two-dozen subsequent campaigns for the office – all 24 failed.
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