Florida, the decisive state in Election 2000 and a toss-up for most of Election 2004 is now leaning towards Senator John Kerry.
The latest Rasmussen Reports Florida survey finds Senator John F. Kerry with 48% of the vote to President George W. Bush's 43%. A month ago, the candidates were tied in Florida with both Bush and Kerry attracting 46% of the vote.

Based upon this most recent survey data, we have moved Florida to the "Leans Kerry" category in our Electoral College projections.

In Florida, Bush holds a modest lead among male voters, but Kerry leads by double digits among women.

Fifty percent (50%) of Florida voters Approve of the way President Bush is performing his job. That's little changed from a month ago... and close to his national Job Approval rating.

Fifty-six percent (56%) of Florida men give the President their approval along with just 46% of women.

Data for Florida will be updated again early next month. Our recent state releases included Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.