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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.

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.

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.