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August 5, 2006New York Governor: Spitzer by 41
  
The exit of former Massachusetts Governor William Weld from the field of battle for the GOP nomination in New York doesn't seem to be helping Republican chances of holding onto the governor's mansion. 
August 5, 2006New York Senate: Hillary Clinton Maintaining Big Lead
  
Former Pentagon official Kathleen Troia McFarland and Yonkers Mayor John Spencer have emerged as the leading contenders for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate, but neither is making headway.
August 4, 2006Georgia Governor: Perdue With 14-Point Lead Over Taylor
  
Lt. Governor Mark Taylor (D) spent the first half of 2006 winning the right to be challenge Governor Sonny Perdue (R) in this November’s election. The second half of the year may be a bit tougher.
August 4, 2006New Jersey Senate: Menendez Maintains Lead
  
For the second straight Rasmussen Reports election poll, Democratic Senator Robert Menendez leads his challenger, New Jersey State Senator Tom Kean, Jr. 
August 4, 2006South Carolina Governor
  
The South Carolina governor’s race is becoming even more competitive with Republican Governor Mark Sanford leading his Democratic challenger, State Senator Tommy Moore, 47% to 38% (see crosstabs). Sanford’s lead in last month’s survey was 51% to 39% . 
August 3, 2006Iowa Governor: Culver, Nussle in Toss-Up
  
Secretary of State Chet Culver (D) continues to edge out Congressman Jim Nussle (R) in Iowa's race for Governor. In the previous Rasmussen Reports election poll, Culver was six percentage points ahead. Now, as the nominee, Culver leads Nussle by just three points, 41% to 38%
August 3, 2006Oregon Governor
  
Results of the latest Rasmussen Reports election survey of 500 likely voters show Democratic incumbent Governor Ted Kulongoski widening his lead in his bid for re-election.
August 3, 2006Pennsylvania Governor: Rendell (D) Sustains Double-Digit Lead
  
For the third survey in a row, Democratic Governor Ed Rendell is enjoying a double-digit lead over Republican challenger Lynn Swann in Pennsylvania's gubernatorial race.
August 3, 2006Pennsylvania Senate: Santorum Still Below 40%
  
Democratic challenger Bob Casey, Jr. is maintaining a double-digit advantage over Senator Rick Santorum, leading 50% to 39% (see crosstabs). 

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                            August 2, 2006Most Americans Supportive of Minimum Wage Increase & Estate Tax Proposal
  
Proposed legislation to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 per hour and increase exemptions on the estate tax was blocked in the Senate on Thursday night, August 3. The action taken prevented the bill from being brought to the Senate floor for a vote.
August 2, 2006Arizona Governor: Napolitano Still Way Ahead
  
Although the gap has narrowed since late May, Democratic Governor Janet Napolitano still maintains a double-digit lead over the Republicans who want her job.
August 2, 2006Arizona Senate: Kyl Still In Command
  
There’s no big change in the Arizona race for U.S. Senate. That’s good news for the incumbent Republican, who continues an apparent glide to reelection.
August 2, 2006Maine Governor: At 43%, Baldacci Is Six Points Ahead
  
Democratic Governor John Baldacci's thin advantage in our mid-June poll, which showed him leading Republican challenger Chandler Woodcock 45% to 43%, has grown by four points. In the latest Rasmussen Reports election poll, Baldacci now leads Woodcock 43% to 37%.
August 1, 2006California Governor: Schwarzenegger Leads by Six
  
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) has a six-point lead over Phil Angelides (D) 47% to 41% in the latest Rasmussen Reports election poll.
August 1, 2006Florida Governor: Crist (R) Lead Narrows
  
    In the sunshine state's competitive gubernatorial contest, Republican Attorney General Charlie Crist is still polling better against two Democrats than is Republican State Chief Financial Officer Tom 
    
Gallagher. 
  
August 1, 2006Michigan Governor: Will Slow & Steady Win the Race?
  
After months of slowly climbing in the polls, Republican Dick DeVos now leads incumbent Governor Jennifer Granholm (D) 48% to 43%.
August 1, 2006Ohio Governor: Strickland (D) Lead Holding
  
Unlike the U.S. Senate race in the state, Ohio's gubernatorial contest is not showing much movement. 
August 1, 2006Ohio Senate: Again, DeWine (R) Behind
  
Here we go again. For the second time in three consecutive election polls of Ohio's competitive race for U.S. Senate, the Democratic challenger has edged ahead of the Republican incumbent.

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                            July 31, 2006The Immigration Factor
  
Immigration is an issue clearly on voters’ minds according to the results of a recent Rasmussen Reports poll. 

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                            July 31, 2006Missouri Senate: McCaskill Moves Ahead
  
Missouri State Auditor Claire McCaskill (D) has moved ahead of Senator Jim Talent (R) in the latest Rasmussen Reports election survey to lead the incumbent 45% to 42%.