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Election 2010: Governor Elections

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October 6, 2010

Illinois Governor: Brady (R) Still Holds Modest Lead Over Quinn (D)

Republican Bill Brady now holds a slightly narrower lead over Democratic incumbent Pat Quinn in Illinois’ gubernatorial race. 

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October 6, 2010

Rhode Island Governor: Chafee (I), Caprio (D) Battle for Lead

The Rhode Island governor’s race continues to be a close contest between Democrat Frank Caprio and Republican-turned-Independent candidate Lincoln Chafee.

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October 5, 2010

Arizona Governor: Goddard (D) Still Trails Brewer (R)

Republican Governor Jan Brewer continues to maintain a double-digit lead over Democratic challenger Terry Goddard in her reelection effort in Arizona.

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October 5, 2010

Maryland Governor: O’Malley (D) Pulls Ahead of Ehrlich (R)

Democratic incumbent Martin O’Malley holds his largest advantage yet over Republican Bob Ehrlich in the race to be Maryland’s next governor.

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October 4, 2010

California Governor: Brown (D) Inching Closer to 50% Support

In the first poll conducted since Meg Whitman faced accusations from her former housekeeper and a debate on Univision, former Governor Jerry Brown now holds a modest advantage in California’s gubernatorial race.

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October 4, 2010

Colorado Governor: Tancredo (ACP) Gains on Hickenlooper (D)

The Colorado governor’s race is increasingly looking like a contest between Democrat John Hickenlooper and independent Tom Tancredo.

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October 3, 2010

Wyoming Governor: Mead (R) Earns Highest Level of Support Yet Over Peterson (D)

Republican Matt Mead earns his highest level of support yet in the race to be Wyoming's next governor.

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October 3, 2010

Arkansas Governor: Beebe (D) Still Tops 50% In Reelection Bid

Democratic incumbent Mike Beebe continues to earn more than 50% support in his bid for reelection as governor of Arkansas.

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October 2, 2010

Pennsylvania Governor: Corbett (R) Reaches Highest Level of Support Yet Against Onorato (D)

Republican Tom Corbett now holds a 12-point lead over Democrat Dan Onorato in the race for Pennsylvania’s next governor.

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October 1, 2010

New Mexico Governor: Martinez (R) Extends Lead Over Denish (D)

Republican Susana Martinez now has a 10-point lead over Democratic Lieutenant Governor Diane Denish, moving the New Mexico governor’s race from a Toss-Up to Leans GOP in the Rasmussen Reports Election 2010 Gubernatorial Scorecard.

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October 1, 2010

Florida Governor: Scott (R) Sink (D) Race A Toss-Up

Republican Rick Scott continues to hold a small lead over Democrat Alex Sink in Florida’s gubernatorial race.

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October 1, 2010

Wisconsin Governor: Race Between Walker (R), Barrett (D) Gets Tighter

Republican Scott Walker now leads Democrat Tom Barrett by six points in the race to be Wisconsin’s next governor.

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September 30, 2010

Nevada Governor: Sandoval (R) Still Tops 50% Against Reid (D)

Republican Brian Sandoval continues to lead the Nevada gubernatorial race with over 50% support.

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September 30, 2010

Massachusetts Governor: Patrick (D) Still Slightly Ahead of Baker (R)

Democratic Governor Deval Patrick still holds a small lead over Republican challenger Charlie Baker in his bid for reelection in Massachusetts, with Democrat-turned-Independent Tim Cahill a far distant third.

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September 29, 2010

Ohio Governor: Kasich (R) Keeps Lead Over Strickland (D)

Republican John Kasich now holds an eight-point lead over Democratic incumbent Ted Strickland in Ohio’s gubernatorial race.

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September 28, 2010

Connecticut Governor: Malloy (D) Reaches 50% Support

Democrat Dan Malloy now holds a 10-point lead over Republican Thomas Foley in the race to be Connecticut’s next governor.

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September 27, 2010

Iowa Governor: Branstad (R) Remains Well Ahead of Culver (D)

Republican Terry Branstad maintains a double-digit lead against Democratic incumbent Chet Culver in Iowa’s gubernatorial race.

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September 24, 2010

Oklahoma Governor: Fallin (R) Earns Highest Support Yet

Republican Congresswoman Mary Fallin has jumped to a 26-point lead over Democrat Jari Askins in Okahoma’s gubernatorial race.

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September 24, 2010

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

Republican businessman Rick Scott has moved to a six-point edge over Democrat Alex Sink and has hit the 50% support mark for the first time in Florida’s gubernatorial race.

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September 24, 2010

Texas Governor: Perry (R) Continues To Hold Small Lead

Republican incumbent Rick Perry remains slightly ahead of Democratic challenger Bill White in his bid for reelection to an unprecedented third term as governor of Texas.