Indiana

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier March 7, 2017

Which 1st Term US Senator Will Lose in 2018?

At least one first-term incumbent has been defeated in 48 of the 52 election cycles during the direct election era.

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier January 11, 2017

Dean Heller: Ripe for the Picking?

Heller is the only Republican among the 15 U.S. Senators who serve states in which their party holds a minority of U.S. House seats; a dozen (including Heller) are up for reelection in 2018.

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier October 31, 2016

The Closest US Senate Races in All 50 States

History suggests the nation is overdue for a record-setting U.S. Senate nail-biter and there are plenty of states that could serve up extremely close contests on November 8th.

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier October 3, 2016

Democrats Could Notch Best Gubernatorial Election Cycle in Party History

If a handful of toss-up races all end up in the Democratic column, the party will have its strongest showing in races for governor since its formation nearly 190 years ago.

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier September 7, 2016

1 in 7 US House Races Have Only One Major Party Candidate on November Ballot

New Hampshire has both the largest (179 in a row) and longest (since 1856) streaks of fielding U.S. House nominees from both major parties; Minnesota, Idaho, and Montana also have streaks north of 100.

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier August 18, 2016

Indiana Voters Could See Rare Split-Ticket in 2016

Over the last century, Indiana voters have never backed a presidential nominee without also supporting that party’s gubernatorial or U.S. Senate nominee.

By Dr. Eric Ostermeier August 7, 2016

Number of Female Lieutenant Governors to Increase After 2016

Midwestern states account for 40 percent of the cumulative female lieutenant gubernatorial service in U.S. history along with the three longest current streaks (Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin).