The tight race for Colorado’s open United States Senate seat has remained virtually unchanged over the past two months. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey found that former Republican Congressman Bob Schaffer holds a statistically insignificant lead over Democratic Congressman Mark Udall 44% to 43%.

Schaffer leads by seven among men but trails by two among women in the Centennial State. Udall earns support from 43% of unaffiliated voters while Schaffer attracts 32%. Schaffer leads among those who are married and those who have children living at home. Udall leads among those who are unmarried and those without children at home.

The two Congressmen have very similar favorability ratings. Schaffer is viewed favorably by 48% and unfavorably by 35%. Udall is viewed favorably by 46% and unfavorably by 39%.

In November Schaffer also held a single point advantage. The two men are vying for an open senate seat vacated by retiring Republican Senator Wayne Allard. It is one of several seats held by Republicans that Democrats believe could increase their majority status in the Senate. Another such seat is in New Hampshire where a new poll shows Senator John Sunnunu trailing in his bid for re-election.

Like most of the nation, Colorado voters see the economy as the most important issue in the upcoming election. While 30% feel it is the most important issue, 17% say the War in Iraq holds the highest importance, while Immigration is the most important issue to 15%.

In the Presidential Election, John McCain leads Hillary Clinton while Barack Obama leads McCain.

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