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August 22, 2006

Missouri Senate: Still Close

The Missouri Senate race remains one of the closest in the nation. The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll shows Senator Jim Talent (R) with 46% of the vote and Missouri State Auditor Claire McCaskill (D) at 44%.

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August 22, 2006

Maine Governor: Baldacci Campaign Still Running in Place

Maine's competitive gubernatorial campaign has a caught-in-amber feeling to it, especially when it comes to support for Democratic Governor John Baldacci.

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August 22, 2006

Oregon Governor: Kulongoski’s Climb Continues

According to the most recent Rasmussen Reports election survey of 500 likely Oregon voters, incumbent Democratic Governor Ted Kulongoski is on the move while Republican challenger Ron Saxton remains in limbo. The current survey shows Kulongoski ahead 49% to 35%.

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August 22, 2006

Connecticut Senate: Lieberman, Lamont Still in a Toss-Up

America's two-party system generally marginalizes Independent and third-party candidacies, but every once in a while a contest shows the system is not set in concrete: Ross Perot running for President, Jesse Ventura running for Governor, and, now, Joseph Lieberman.

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August 21, 2006

Arkansas Governor: Hutchinson Hot on Beebe’s Trail

In a political season filled with bad news from the GOP, our latest Arkansas poll shows a trend moving in the other direction. State Attorney General Mike Beebe’s (D) lead continues to evaporate in his gubernatorial contest with former Congressman Asa Hutchinson (R).

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August 20, 2006

Wisconsin Governor: Doyle Leads Green By Eight

After two previous polls showed his overall numbers unchanged, incumbent Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle (D) has added two points to his lead over Republican Congressman Mark Green and now leads in his re-election race 49% to 41%.

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August 20, 2006

Wisconsin Senate: Kohl Still in Control

He’s down a point from last month’s poll, but that shift isn’t of concern to incumbent U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl. According to the most recent Rasmussen Reports election survey of 500 likely Wisconsin voters, Kohl leads challenger Robert Gerald Lorge 59% to 31%.

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August 19, 2006

Maryland Governor: O'Malley Holding on to Lead

In the Maryland race for Governor, Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley is maintaining a seven-point advantage over Republican Governor Bob Ehrlich, leading 50% to 43%.

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August 19, 2006

Maryland Senate: Close Race

In the latest Rasmussen Reports poll of the competitive U.S. Senate contest in Maryland, Republican Lt. Governor Michael Steele slightly trails each Democratic contender. Congressman Ben Cardin (D) leads Steele 47% to 42%.

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August 18, 2006

Virginia Senate: Allen’s Lead Shrinks After Controversial Remark

Senator George Allen's alleged slur of an opposition campaign worker of Indian descent, recorded on video, has provoked a furious controversy in the state. In the wake of the controversy, support for Allen has dipped to its lowest level of the year.

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August 17, 2006

Maine Senate: Snowe Holding On to Massive Lead

Shortly after winning the Democratic primary in June, Jean Hay Bright noted on her campaign web site that, judging by a Rasmussen Reports election poll, support for Republican Senator Olympia Snowe was "already three points down from the last election."

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August 17, 2006

Nebraska Senate: Nelson Lead Remains Comfortable

Just as Nebraska's Republican Governor is popular with voters of all parties, so too is Democratic Senator Ben Nelson. Nelson attracts 41% of GOP voters in our latest poll of the Senate race, while Republican challenger Pete Ricketts lures just five percent more.

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August 17, 2006

Nebraska Governor: Heineman Still Coasting to Election

No doubt more than one struggling GOP incumbent has cast a wistful glance or two at the gubernatorial contest in Nebraska. Republican Governor Dave Heineman enjoys a conspicuous lead over Democrat David Hahn of 71% to 18%.

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August 16, 2006

Tennessee Senate

The most recent Rasmussen Reports election poll shows Republican Bob Corker leading Rep. Harold Ford, Jr. 48% to 42%.

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August 16, 2006

Michigan Governor: Granholm, DeVos Again in Toss-Up

With Michigan's rickety economy continuing to loom large in minds of many voters—45% say it is the election issue that most concerns them—Governor Jennifer Granholm (D) and Republican Dick DeVos remain locked in an extremely competitive battle for the governor's mansion.

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August 16, 2006

Michigan Senate Race: Senator Stabenow on Same Hot Seat as the Governor?

Fresh from an August 8 Senate primary election that he won more handily than expected, Republican Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard is now just five points shy of the level of support attracted by Democratic Senator Debbie Stabenow. Stabenow leads 49% to 44%.

August 15, 2006

Rudy Giuliani: America's Mayor Seen as Middle of Road by Most

With the fifth anniversary of 9/11 upon us, memories of that tragic event are returning to the forefront of public consciousness.

August 14, 2006

McCain in the Middle

U.S. Senator John McCain's long and varied career has placed him front and center in a number of battles. He served his country in Vietnam as a member of the U.S. Navy.

August 14, 2006

Despite Hype, Number of People Closely Following Race is Small

Interest in the Lamont-Lieberman Senate race among political junkies and activists has been intense. However, just 21% of American adults say they have been following news stories of the campaign Very Closely.

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August 14, 2006

Colorado Governor: Ritter Now With 9-point Lead

Denver District Attorney Bill Ritter (D) has bolstered his advantage over Republican Representative Bob Beauprez, now leading him 48% to 39%.