In Ohio, the latest Rasmussen Reports survey shows President Bush with 46% of the vote and Senator Kerry with 42%. That four point edge matches Bush's margin of victory in the state four years ago. In Election 2000, it was Bush 50% Gore 46%.

Last month, it was Bush 46% Kerry 44% in our Ohio poll. However, despite the improvement, Ohio remains in the "Toss-up" category for our Electoral College projections (we require a five point lead before moving a state from Toss-Up status).

Men in Ohio prefer the President by a nine-percentage point margin. Women are evenly divided.

In Ohio, 51% of all voters Approve of the way President Bush is performing his job. That's up a single point from a month ago and near his national Job Approval rating.

Data for Ohio will be updated again early next month.

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