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Election 2010: Governor Elections

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October 15, 2010

Pennsylvania Governor: Corbett(R) Is Still in the Driver’s Seat

Republican Attorney General Tom Corbett continues to run well ahead of Democrat Dan Onorato in Pennsylvania’s gubernatorial contest despite a visit to the state by President Obama to boost Democratic candidates.

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October 14, 2010

Hawaii Governor: Abercrombie (D), Aiona (R) In Near Tie

Former Democratic Congressman Neil Abercrombie and Republican Lieutenant Governor Duke Aiona are now virtually tied in the race to be Hawaii’s next governor.

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October 14, 2010

Nevada Governor: Reid (D) Continues to Trail Sandoval (R)

Democrat Rory Reid still can't seem to grow his support in Nevada's gubernatorial race.

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October 14, 2010

Illinois Governor: Brady (R) Still Ahead in Four-Way Race

Republican State Senator Bill Brady now leads Democratic Governor Pat Quinn by just six points in Illinois’ crowded gubernatorial contest.

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October 13, 2010

Maine Governor: LePage (R) Drops To Near Tie with Mitchell (D)

A month ago, Republican Paul LePage led Democrat Libby Mitchell by nearly 20 points in Maine's gubernatorial race. Now LePage's support has fallen to a new low, putting him in a near tie with Mitchell.

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October 13, 2010

Ohio Governor: Strickland (D) Gains Ground on Kasich (R)

The race for governor of Ohio appears to be tightening.

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October 13, 2010

Wisconsin Governor: Walker (R) Still Ahead of Barrett (D)

Republican Scott Walker now holds a nine-point lead over Milwaukee's Democratic Mayor Tom Barrett in the race to be Wisconsin’s next governor.

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October 12, 2010

New Hampshire Governor: Lynch (D) Earns Highest Support Yet Against Stephen (R)

The bounce is over. Challenger John Stephen, following his Republican Primary win, bounced into a near tie with incumbent Democrat John Lynch last month in New Hampshire's gubernatorial contest, but now Lynch is 10 points ahead.

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October 11, 2010

Tennessee Governor: Haslam (R) Earns Highest Support Yet Against McWherter (D)

Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam now holds a near two-to-one lead over businessman Mike McWherter in Tennessee’s gubernatorial election.

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October 11, 2010

Oregon Governor: Kitzhaber (D), Dudley (R) Remain Close

Following their first – and only – televised debate, Democrat John Kitzhaber and Republican Chris Dudley remain locked in a tight race to be Oregon’s next governor.

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October 11, 2010

Florida Governor: Scott (R) Still Slightly Ahead of Sink (D)

Republican hopeful Rick Scott has hit the 50% mark, but the Florida governor’s race remains one of the closest in the country.

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October 11, 2010

New Mexico Governor: Martinez (R) Receives Highest Support Yet

Republican Susana Martinez now leads Democratic Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish by nine points in New Mexico’s gubernatorial election.

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October 10, 2010

Nebraska Governor: Heineman (R) Still Comfortably Ahead of Challenger

Republican Governor Dave Heineman still leads Democrat Mike Meister by more than 40 points in his bid for reelection in Nebraska.

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October 9, 2010

South Dakota Governor: Daugaard (R) Still Ahead of Heidepriem (D)

Republican Dennis Daugaard continues to sit comfortably ahead of Democrat Scott Heidepriem in the South Dakota gubernatorial race.

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October 9, 2010

South Dakota Governor: Daugaard (R) Still Ahead of Heidepriem (D)

Republican Dennis Daugaard continues to sit comfortably ahead of Democrat Scott Heidepriem in the South Dakota gubernatorial race.

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October 8, 2010

Nevada Governor: Sandoval (R) Still Holds Steady Lead Over Reid (D)

Republican Brian Sandoval still holds a 13-point lead over Democrat Rory Reid in Nevada’s gubernatorial election.

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October 8, 2010

Minnesota Governor: Dayton (D), Emmer (R) Remain in Tight Race

Democrat Mark Dayton and Republican Tom Emmer are still in a virtual tie in Minnesota’s gubernatorial contest.

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October 7, 2010

Georgia Governor: Deal (R) Extends Lead over Barnes (D)

Republican Nathan Deal now holds a nine-point lead over Democrat Roy Barnes in the race to be Georgia’s next governor.

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October 7, 2010

Connecticut Governor: Malloy (D) Still Holds Slight Advantage over Foley (R)

The race to be Connecticut’s next governor is a little closer this month.

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October 7, 2010

Texas Governor: Perry (R) Opens Double-Digit Lead Over White (D)

Republican Governor Rick Perry has now moved past 50% support against Democratic challenger Bill White in his bid for reelection in Texas.