In mid-January, Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm (D) held a double digit lead in the Rasmussen Reports election poll and several other polls. Since then, the news has not been good for Michigan's economy or the incumbent.

Ford announced major lay-offs and plant closings just before the Governor's State-of-the-State address (GM had already done the same). More job losses are projected and the Governor's speech was devoted to the issue of job loss and economic concerns. Even while promising to do her best to secure new jobs, this is difficult territory for an incumbent seeking re-election.

Through it all, the Governor's support has fallen five points since our January poll. Support for challenger Dick DeVos has increased five points during that time and the race is now effectively even--Granholm (D) 44% DeVos (R) 43%.

This biggest changes from January can be seen in terms of partisan support. Among Democrats, Granholm's support has fallen from 76% in January to 66% today.

At the same time, support for DeVos among Republicans has increased from 67% to 78%.

DeVos is not nearly as well known as the Governor. It is likely that these results are all about shifting comparisons of the Governor rather than a choice between two candidates.

While Granholm's lead has disappeared, Debbie Stabenow continues to dominate the Michigan Senate race.

Visit the Rasmussen Reports Election Polls page to see a summary of our latest state-by state polling.

While economic unrest may create an opening for DeVos, he may also have an uphill battle to convince Michigan voters that a Republican approach offers the best solution. By a 53% to 36% margin, voters in Michigan trust Democrats in Congress more than the President on economic matters.

Visit our Election Polls page to see a summary of our latest state-by state polling. Rasmussen Reports is polling every Senate and Governors' race at least once a month this year.

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