Smart Politics
Mandela Barnes Seeks Electoral First
No sitting or former lieutenant governor has won a U.S. Senate election in state history.
Mar 31st, 2022 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
History Suggests Ron Kind Will Win Reelection
Democratic congressman faces rematch against Derrick Van Orden. Just 15% of such efforts have succeeded since 1848 in Wisconsin.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Godlewski Seeks An Electoral First
No state treasurer in Wisconsin history has won a race for U.S. Senate.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Evers Faces Daunting Odds In 2022
Democrats have lost 32 of the last 33 elections for governor when the president was a Democrat.
Feb 1st, 2021 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Wisconsin Is America’s Plurality King
Biden won state with less than a majority, the 14th such result for Wisconsin, the nation’s leader.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
High Court Race 4th Closest in State History
Hagedorn’s margin of 0.495% is tighter than 121 of 125 state Supreme Court races since 1850s.
Apr 8th, 2019 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Democrats’ Sweep of Statewide Offices Is Rare
First time since 1982, only third time in more than 125 years.
Nov 20th, 2018 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
History Favors Walker’s Reelection
Two-thirds of 20th century U.S. candidates attempting a fourth consecutive gubernatorial win succeeded.
Jun 15th, 2018 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Ryan’s Open House Seat Sets State Record
Wisconsin has open House seat for fifth consecutive election, first time in history.
Apr 20th, 2018 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Dallet Would Make History If Elected
6 of 7 state Supreme Court members would be women, highest percentage in American history.
Mar 30th, 2018 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
History Gives Walker Slim Odds to Win
State voters rarely elect a gubernatorial candidate whose party holds the presidency.
Feb 13th, 2018 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Sensenbrenner Could Break State Record
If reelected would beat David Obey’s record of nearly 42 years as state congressman.
Dec 22nd, 2017 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
