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VA Governor 2009: Republican McDonnell Maintains Healthy Lead

Posted Sep 08, 2009 at 9:25 AM
Maurice Berger, Political Director, PollTrack

PollTrack's polling average for the gubernatorial race in Virginia, now just two months away, suggests that Republican Bob McDonnell remains in a very strong position. As of Sunday evening, McDonnell leads his Democratic challenger R. Creigh Deeds 51.3% to 42%,for a solid lead of +9.3 points. Significantly, McDonnell has remained at or above the all-important 50% mark for months.