Idaho Governor: Otter 54%, Allred 32%
Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter still holds a comfortable lead over his likely Democratic opponent, Keith Allred, in his bid for a second term.
Election 2010: Governor Elections
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May 14, 2010
May 13, 2010
Kansas Governor: Brownback 58%, Holland 27%
Retiring U.S. Senator Sam Brownback holds a commanding 22-point lead over his likeliest Democratic opponent, state Senator Tom Holland, in this year’s race for governor of Kansas.
May 12, 2010
Colorado Governor: McInnis 47%, Hickenlooper 41%
Little has changed over the past month in Colorado’s gubernatorial race, with Republican Scott McInnis continuing to hold a modest lead over Democrat John Hickenlooper, the current mayor of Denver.
May 12, 2010
40% in Pennsylvania Approve of Governor, 58% Disapprove
Maybe it's better for Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell that's he's term-limited and can't seek reelection this year.
May 12, 2010
Alaska Governor: Parnell Well Ahead of Democratic Rivals
Republican Governor Sean Parnell is comfortably ahead of his three chief Democratic challengers in his bid for reelection in Alaska.
May 12, 2010
Massachusetts Governor: Patrick 45%, Baker 31%, Cahill 14%
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has gained ground over the past month and now earns 45% of the vote in his bid for reelection against Republican Charlie Baker and independent Tim Cahill.
May 10, 2010
Pennsylvania Democratic Primary for Governor: Onorato Outpaces Three Rivals
Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato is the front-runner with 34% of the vote one week before Pennsylvania Democrats pick their candidate for governor.
May 7, 2010
Ohio Governor: Kasich 46%, Strickland 45%
For the second month in a row, Democratic incumbent Ted Strickland and Republican challenger John Kasich are essentially even in Ohio’s hotly contested race for governor.
May 6, 2010
Connecticut Governor: Democrats Edge Ahead of GOP Rivals
Both Democratic hopefuls have picked up support this month to move back ahead of the two leading Republican contenders for governor of Connecticut.
May 3, 2010
Iowa Governor: Branstad 53%, Culver 38%
With the Iowa Republican Primary just five weeks away, former GOP Governor Terry Branstad still attracts much more support than either of his party rivals in the race against current Democratic Governor Chet Culver.
May 3, 2010
38% in New York Approve of Governor Paterson's Job Performance
Thirty-eight percent (38%) of New York voters now approve of the job Democratic Governor David Paterson is doing, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state. Just nine percent (9%) Strongly Approve.
April 30, 2010
37% in Illinois Favor Using National Guard To Fight Crime in Chicago
Two Chicago lawmakers have urged Illinois Governor Pat Quinn to send in National Guard units to help fight the growing level of violence in the city.
April 30, 2010
Illinois Governor: Brady (R) 45%, Quinn (D) 38%
Voter support for both major party candidates for governor of Illinois remains basically unchanged since the contest began.
April 29, 2010
Nevada Governor: Sandoval 53%, Reid 35%
Democratic hopeful Rory Reid still can’t raise his level of support out of the 30s in Nevada’s race for governor unless he’s pitted against the state’s unpopular Republican chief executive Jim Gibbons.
April 29, 2010
Oregon Governor: Dudley (R) Moves Into Ties with Kitzhaber, Bradbury
This year’s race for governor of Oregon is a free-for-all at this stage, with a former Democratic governor who’s the best known of the candidates running slightly ahead.
April 29, 2010
New York Governor: Cuomo Still Far Ahead
State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo continues to draw strong support from New York voters in the state’s gubernatorial contest - even though he's yet to officially declare his candidacy.
April 28, 2010
Poll Bounce for Arizona Governor After Signing Immigration Law
Last week, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signed an immigration law that launched a national debate. It has also at least temporarily helped her own chances of remaining Arizona’s governor.
April 28, 2010
Georgia Governor: Deal (R) 46%, Barnes (D) 39%
Congressman Nathan Deal shapes up for now as the strongest Republican vote-getter against likely Democratic nominee Roy Barnes in Georgia's race for governor.
April 27, 2010
Michigan Democratic Primary for Governor: 51% Still Undecided
Michigan’s Democratic Primary voters remain less than enthusiastic about their current choices for governor, judging by the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of the race. Combined support for the three leading candidates adds up to only 34%, while 51% of likely primary voters are currently undecided. Last month, 53% were undecided.
April 27, 2010
Michigan GOP Primary for Governor: Hoekstra Still Ahead
Congressman Peter Hoektsra has a slight lead over his Republican rivals in the party’s wide-open primary race for governor of Michigan.
