Smart Politics
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Evers Faces Daunting Odds In 2022
Feb 1st, 2021 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Democrats have lost 32 of the last 33 elections for governor when the president was a Democrat.
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Wisconsin Is America’s Plurality King
Dec 14th, 2020 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Biden won state with less than a majority, the 14th such result for Wisconsin, the nation’s leader.
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High Court Race 4th Closest in State History
Apr 8th, 2019 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Hagedorn’s margin of 0.495% is tighter than 121 of 125 state Supreme Court races since 1850s.
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Democrats’ Sweep of Statewide Offices Is Rare
Nov 20th, 2018 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
First time since 1982, only third time in more than 125 years.
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History Favors Walker’s Reelection
Jun 15th, 2018 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Two-thirds of 20th century U.S. candidates attempting a fourth consecutive gubernatorial win succeeded.
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Ryan’s Open House Seat Sets State Record
Apr 20th, 2018 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Wisconsin has open House seat for fifth consecutive election, first time in history.
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Dallet Would Make History If Elected
Mar 30th, 2018 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
6 of 7 state Supreme Court members would be women, highest percentage in American history.
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History Gives Walker Slim Odds to Win
Feb 13th, 2018 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
State voters rarely elect a gubernatorial candidate whose party holds the presidency.
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Sensenbrenner Could Break State Record
Dec 22nd, 2017 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
If reelected would beat David Obey’s record of nearly 42 years as state congressman.
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Dan Kohl Race Could Be Historic
Aug 7th, 2017 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
If he beat incumbent Glenn Grothman, would equal precedent last set in 1892.
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Evers vs. Walker Would Be Historic Race
Jul 31st, 2017 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
One of few times in history two incumbent state officials oppose each other.