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Election 2010: Governor Elections

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March 24, 2010

Tennessee Governor: Republicans Hold Early Advantage

In the first Rasmussen Reports Election 2010 survey of the governor's race in Tennessee, all three top Republican candidates hold double-digit leads over two potential Democratic opponents, but no one earns 50% support in any of the match-ups.

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March 24, 2010

Iowa Governor: Branstad 52%, Culver 36%

This year's race for governor in Iowa continues to be largely a battle between two candidates who've already held the office.

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March 23, 2010

Vermont Governor: Dubie Leads Five Top Democrats

Republican Lieutenant Governor Brian Dubie leads all five of his potential Democratic opponents in the first Rasmussen Reports Election 2010 survey of this year’s race for governor in Vermont.

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March 23, 2010

Arizona Governor: GOP's Martin, Mills Lead Goddard

Likely Democratic candidate Terry Goddard now trails two potential Republican opponents in the latest look at Arizona’s gubernatorial contest.

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March 19, 2010

Three Bunch At The Top of Arizona GOP Governor Primary Race

Governor Jan Brewer now finds herself in a virtual three-way tie in Arizona’s Republican Primary gubernatorial contest.

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March 19, 2010

Pennsylvania Governor: GOP’s Corbett Still Leads

The Pennsylvania governor’s race is slightly tighter this month, but Republican Tom Corbett still posts double-digit leads on his three top Democratic opponents.

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March 19, 2010

Georgia Governor's Race A Toss-Up

Former Democratic Governor Roy Barnes now runs virtually even with all four of his top Republican challengers in the 2010 gubernatorial race in Georgia.

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March 18, 2010

Wisconsin Governor: GOP’s Walker, Neumann Still Slightly Ahead

The top Republican contenders for governor of Wisconsin still hold modest leads over the likely Democratic nominee, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.

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March 17, 2010

California Governor: Brown 40%, Whitman 40%

Democrat Jerry Brown and Republican Meg Whitman are still tied in their race to be the next governor of California.

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March 11, 2010

Minnesota Governor: Anything Goes At This Point

The only thing it’s safe to say about this year’s governor’s race in Minnesota is that both parties will pick their candidates in primaries on August 10. Other than that, the race is a free-for-all.

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March 11, 2010

New Hampshire Governor: Lynch Still Running Strongly

New Hampshire Governor John Lynch still has little reason to worry in his expected bid for reelection this fall.

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March 10, 2010

Massachusetts Governor: Patrick Holds Slim Lead In Three-Way Match-ups

Democratic incumbent Deval Patrick continues to cling to the lead in Massachusetts’ three-way contest for governor, regardless of which Republican is in the race.

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March 9, 2010

No Clear Leader Yet In SC Democratic Race for Governor

With two hopefuls recently quitting, the remaining three-way race for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in South Carolina is neck-and-neck. The Democratic Primary is just three months away, but all three hopefuls are far short of the 50% needed to avoid a run-off.

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March 9, 2010

Illinois Governor: Brady 47%, Quinn 37%

Illinois Republicans finally have a gubernatorial candidate, and for now at least he holds a 10-point lead over incumbent Democratic Governor Pat Quinn.

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March 8, 2010

SC's GOP Governor's Race Is A Close One

State Attorney General Henry McMaster holds a slight lead among the field of Republican contenders in South Carolina’s gubernatorial race, but three candidates are within ten points of the lead and no one is close to the numbers needed to avoid a runoff.

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March 8, 2010

Colorado Governor: McInnis 48%, Hickenlooper 42%

Colorado looks like it's settling in for a closely contested race for governor.

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March 8, 2010

Ohio Governor: Kasich 49%, Strickland 38%

Republican challenger John Kasich has extended his lead over incumbent Democrat Ted Strickland to 11 points in Ohio’s gubernatorial race.

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March 7, 2010

Nevada Governor: Rory Reid Now Trails Two GOP Hopefuls

Republican frontrunner Brain Sandoval now has an 18-point lead over Democrat Rory Reid in Nevada’s gubernatorial race.

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March 6, 2010

Nebraska Governor: Heineman Strong In Reelection Bid

The first Rasmussen Reports Election 2010 survey of the governor's race in Nebraska finds incumbent Republican Dave Heineman far ahead in his bid for reelection.

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March 4, 2010

Texas Governor: Perry 49%, White 43%

Fresh off his resounding Republican primary victory Tuesday, Texas Governor Rick Perry now finds himself in a close general election contest with Democratic nominee Bill White.