In California, the latest Rasmussen Reports survey finds Senator John F. Kerry with an18-point lead over President George W. Bush, 55% to 37%. In Election 2000, Bush lost California to Al Gore by 11 points.

Last month, Kerry had a 14-point lead. The month before Kerry was ahead of Bush 49% to 41%. The new results have no impact on our Electoral College totals since California was already in the Kerry column.

Kerry leads in California among men and women, Investors and non-Investors.

Forty-five percent (45%) of California voters Approve of the way President Bush is performing his job. That's up three points from a month ago... and significantly lower than his national Job Approval rating.

Data for California will be updated again early next month.

Rasmussen Reports is an independent public opinion research firm that provides daily updates on the Presidential election and the nation's economic confidence.

In August, we have released state election polls for Washington, Maine, Ohio, Florida, Michigan, Oregon, New Jersey, Arkansas, New Mexico, California, Missouri, North Carolina, Virginia, Iowa, Georgia, Illinois, and Minnesota.

Last month, we also issued state election polls for Alabama, Maryland, New York, Oklahoma, and South Carolina.. These states will be updated in the next few days. Polling data from additional states will also be released.