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.
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October 4, 2006
October 3, 2006
Party Affiliation Trends Show Democratic Momentum
Party Affiliation Trends highlight the difference between Election 2006 and Election 2004.
October 3, 2006
71% Say Finding New Energy Sources More Important than Conservation
Seventy-three percent (73%) of Americans say it is “very important” that the United States become less dependent on oil imports.
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%.
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.
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.
October 1, 2006
Polls: Senate Immigration Vote May Impact Election 2006
On Friday, the U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly to build a 700-mile barrier along the Mexican border, bowing to public opinion as an election draws near.
September 30, 2006
State-by-State Perspectives on the War on Terror
Voters in Oklahoma (59%), Texas (51%), Virginia (51%), and Florida (48%) are more likely than voters in other states to say that the U.S. and its allies are winning the War on Terror.
September 30, 2006
State by State Ratings of the Economy: Oklahoma and Texas Most Optimistic
Forty-seven percent (47%) of voters in both Oklahoma and Texas rate the economy as good or excellent.
September 29, 2006
Governor Job Approvals: WV Tops; OH at Bottom
West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin (D) leads his fellow governors in job approval scores in the most recent Rasmussen Reports survey of voters in 27 states.
September 29, 2006
Bush Job Approvals: Disapprovals Rule
As the second half of his second term approaches, President Bush’s job performance continues to receive poor reviews from the American public.
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.
