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Posted Sep 02, 2010 at 9:39 AM
Maurice Berger, Political Director, PollTrack
A just released Las Vegas Review-Journal/Mason-Dixon poll in Nevada reports that Republican Brian Sandoval holds a considerable lead over Democrat Rory Reid in the race for governor among likely voters, 53% to 31%.
Posted Sep 01, 2010 at 10:07 AM
Maurice Berger, Political Director, PollTrack
According to a new Missouri State University Poll, the U.S. Senate race between Republican Roy Blunt and Democrat Robin Carnahan has drawn to a virtual tie, with the Blunt at 49% and the Democrat at 48%.PollTrack's aggregate still suggests a Republican advantage.
Posted Aug 31, 2010 at 10:16 AM
Maurice Berger, Political Director, PollTrack
A new Las Vegas Review-Journal/Mason-Dixon poll in Nevada reports that incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Harry Reid holds a tiny lead over Republican challenger and Tea Party favorite Sharron Angle among likely voters in the U.S. Senate race, 45% to 44%.
PollTrack Rates The Race Too-Close-To-Call
Posted Aug 30, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Maurice Berger, Political Director, PollTrack
It looks like the governorship in Michigan is headed for a GOP take over. A new EPIC/MRA poll in the state reports that Republican Rick Snyderholds a commanding lead over Democrat Virg Bernero in the race for governor, 51% to 29%.
Posted Aug 27, 2010 at 9:57 AM
Maurice Berger, Political Director, PollTrack
A RL Repass & Partners poll in West Virginia reports that incumbent Democratic Governor Gov. Joe Manchin (D) holds an enormous lead over Republican John Raese for U.S. Senate, 54% to 32%.
PollTrack Rates The Race Safe Democrat
Posted Aug 27, 2010 at 9:57 AM
Maurice Berger, Political Director, PollTrack
A new InsiderAdvantage/WSB-TV poll in Georgia reports that Republican Nathan Deal holds a +4% lead over former Democratic Gov. Roy Barnes in the race for governor, 45% to 41%.
PollTrack Rates The Race Leaning Republican
Posted Aug 26, 2010 at 10:02 AM
Maurice Berger, Political Director, PollTrack
According to the latest Rasmussen Reports poll--which is in sync with other recently released polls in the state--incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln is way behind in her reelection bid. The latest poll reports that Republican Congressman John Boozman leads Lincoln by a whopping +38%, 65% to 27%.
PollTrack Rates The Race Likely Republican
Posted Aug 25, 2010 at 9:02 AM
Maurice Berger, Political Director, PollTrack
Recent polls have been showing a tight reelection race for Democratic U.S. Senator Patty Murray in Washington state. A new SurveyUSA poll in Washington reports that Republican Dino Rossi leads Murray by a larger +7% margin, 52% to 45%.
PollTrack Moves The Race From Leaning Democrat to Too-Close-To-Call
Posted Aug 24, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Maurice Berger, Political Director, PollTrack
A Clarus Research poll in Louisiana reports that incumbent Republican Sen. David Vitter leads Democratic Rep. Charlie Melancon in the U.S. Senate race by +12%, 48% to 36%.
PollTrack Rates The Race Likely Republican
Posted Aug 23, 2010 at 9:15 AM
Maurice Berger, Political Director, PollTrack
A new Braun Reseach poll in Kentucky reports that Democrat Jack Conway virtually tied with Republican Rand Paul in the U.S. Senate race. Conway leads Paul by a statistically insignificant margin, 41.7% to 41.2%.
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