Research Reports
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Illinois Profile
Fact in focus: In 2008, the average US House race in Illinois was won 70% to 30% -- since 1994, more than half of winners have been "untouchable."
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Indiana Profile
Fact in focus: For the first time since 1994, no woman won an Indiana US House seat in 2008.
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Iowa Profile
Fact in focus: Iowa is the biggest of three states that have never elected a women or racial minority to the US House
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Kansas Profile
Fact in focus: In 2008, 80% of Republican voters in Kansas elected a US House candidate compared to 43% of Democratic voters.
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Kentucky Profile
Fact in focus: Only 36% of eligible voters in Kentucky elected anyone to the US House in 2008.
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Louisiana Profile
Fact in focus: In 2008 US House races in Louisiana, 93% of Democratic votes were wasted, electing only 1 of 7seats.
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Maine Profile
Fact in focus: In 2008, Maine Republicans won 39.2% of the vote in US House races, but no seat.
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Maryland Profile
Fact in focus: 4 US House incumbents in Maryland were "untouchable" in 2008 -- Republicans won just 12.5% of seats with 30.5% of votes.
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Massachusetts Profile
Fact in focus: Since 2000, Democrats have won all 50 US House races in Massachusetts by landslide.
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Michigan Profile
Fact in focus: Although Michigan is 3rd in our democracy index, 11 out of its 15 US House seats are represented by untouchable incumbents.