West Virginia
Democrats Seek to Extend, Tie Record Gubernatorial Winning Streaks in 2016
After the 2016 cycle, the party could reach record winning streaks for governor in five states across three regions of the country.
Read MoreHistory Suggests Rubio Should Win Reelection Despite Failed Presidential Campaign
Since 1972, all seven sitting U.S. Senators who ran for reelection in the cycle of their failed presidential bid won another term – each by double digits.
Read More1.6 Million GOP Primary Voters Cast Ballots for Ex-Candidates
Kasich, Cruz, and Carson received the most votes as former White House hopefuls; 10 GOPers won more votes as ex-candidates than when they were still in the race.
Read MoreMartin O’Malley: Southern Outlier?
Kentucky became the sixth state where O’Malley has eclipsed one percent of the primary vote – all located in the South.
Read MoreSanders Still Cruises in 2nd Most Competitive West Virginia Democratic Primary in History
Sanders’ 15-point victory was the closest Democratic race in the Mountain State since before the Great Depression.
Read MoreWill Governor Tomblin Become Congressman Tomblin After 2016?
Only one West Virginia governor in history has subsequently served in the U.S. House.
Read MoreGoing Home? Joe Manchin Eyes Rare Electoral Feat in 2016
In 2016, West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin may become just the sixth former governor in the last 100 years who then won a U.S. Senate seat only to return to his gubernatorial post.
Read MoreWhich 16 States Have Never Been on Michelle Obama’s SOTU Guest List?
More than 135 guests have appeared with the First Lady since the president’s first SOTU speech in 2010, but none from 16 states.
Read MoreA Year in Smart Politics
A look back at some of the reports that made headlines from Smart Politics in 2014.
Read MoreA Year in Smart Politics
A look back at some of the reports that made headlines from Smart Politics in 2014.
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