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Election 2006

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October 5, 2006

CT Senate: Lieberman Lead in Double Digits

Senator Joseph Lieberman (I) has increased his margin over Democrat Ned Lamont by eight points. He now leads the antiwar candidate 50% to 40%.

October 5, 2006

Ohio Senate: Brown by 8

The latest Rasmussen Reports poll of Ohio's U.S. Senate race shows that Democratic Congressman Sherrod Brown has added a couple more points to a growing lead over Republican Senator Mike DeWine.

October 4, 2006

Florida Governor: Crist by 16

Republican Attorney General Charlie Crist has opened up a wide lead over Democratic Congressman Jim Davis. The latest Rasmussen Reports election survey shows Crist ahead 54% to 38%.

October 4, 2006

Florida Senate: Nelson by 17

Though his lead has slipped a few points over the past month, incumbent Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson still enjoys a comfortable lead over Republican challenger Katherine Harris.

October 4, 2006

MA Governor: Patrick Leads the Pack

Having emerged victorious from a three-way primary on September 19, Democrat Deval Patrick leads the field of official candidates vying to be Massachusetts’ next governor.

October 3, 2006

TN Governor: Bredesen by 35

Adding eight percentage points to an already overpowering lead, Democratic Governor Bredesen now buries Republican State Senator Jim Bryson 63% to 28%.

October 2, 2006

VA Senate: Allen Now Leading by 6

Republican Senator George Allen is clinging to a narrow edge over Democrat James Webb, the former Secretary of the Navy. Allen now leads 49% to 43%.

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October 2, 2006

Senate Balance of Power - October 2, 2006

In the battle for control of the U.S. Senate, it’s all tied with 49 seats rated as Republican or Leans Republican and 49 seats are rated as Democrat or Leans Democrat.

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October 2, 2006

Tennessee Senate: Ford by 5 as Corker Falters

Representative Harold Ford (D) has taken a 48% to 43% lead over Mayor Bob Corker (R) in Tennessee's increasingly competitive race for U.S. Senate.

October 1, 2006

Oregon Governor: Saxton Within 5

The political winds are blowing momentum toward Republican Ron Saxton’s attempt to unseat Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski.

September 29, 2006

OK Governor: Henry’s Lead Now 25

Incumbent Democratic Gov. Brad Henry has extended his already impressive lead over U.S. Rep. Ernest Istook by four points since last month’s survey. The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll shows Henry leading Istook 59% to 34%.

September 27, 2006

FL Governor: Crist by 5

In the latest Rasmussen Reports survey of the Florida gubernatorial race, Republican Attorney General Charlie Crist leads Democratic Congressman Jim Davis 45% to 40%.

September 27, 2006

FL Senate: Nelson Still Jogging to Reelection

Now that Florida's gubernatorial primaries are over, Democratic Senator Bill Nelson has finally started running TV spots in support of his reelection bid.

September 26, 2006

CO Governor: Ritter's Biggest Lead Yet

Less than two months before the election, Denver District Attorney Bill Ritter (D) has jumped even further ahead in Colorado's gubernatorial race. He now leads Republican Representative Bob Beauprez 50% to 34%.

September 26, 2006

AZ Senate: Kyl’s Lead Cut to 11

Incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl’s lead has taken a hit, but he’s still in control of his bid for another term in the United States Senate.

September 26, 2006

AZ Governor: Napolitano by 18

Incumbent Democratic Gov. Janet Napolitano is maintaining her comfortable lead in Arizona’s gubernatorial contest. The latest Rasmussen Reports election survey shows Napolitano leading Republican challenger Len Munsil 56% to 38%.

September 26, 2006

NE Governor & Senate: Incumbents in Charge

With nearly three-quarters of voters aligned in his camp, incumbent Gov. Dave Heineman has smooth sailing ahead in his bid for reelection. On the Senate side, Republican challenger Pete Ricketts continues to trail incumbent U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson.

September 25, 2006

OR Governor: Kulongoski Still Leading

Though by a slimmer margin than last month, Democratic Governor Ted Kulongoski is maintaining a comfortable advantage over Republican Ron Saxton in Oregon's gubernatorial race.

September 25, 2006

MT Senate: Burns Still Trailing

Embattled Republican Senator Conrad Burns now trails Democrat Jon Tester 43% to 50%. Tester enjoyed the same seven-point advantage in early July, right after clinching the Democratic nomination.

September 25, 2006

WA Senate: Cantwell Now Leads by 6

Democratic Senator Maria Cantwell's lead over Republican Mike McGavick has slumped by eleven percentage points—the same amount by which it spiked in our early-September poll.