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February 25, 2006

WV Senate: Byrd (D) Coasting to Ninth Term

Democratic Senator Robert Byrd is coasting to a ninth term in office.

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February 22, 2006

MD Senate: Cardin (D) With Double Digit Lead

Democratic Congressman Ben Cardin leads Lt. Governor Michael Steele (R) by fourteen points in the race to succeed retiring Senator Paul Sarbanes (D).

February 21, 2006

Pennsylvania Governor: 25% Undecided

The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll shows Democratic Governor Ed Rendell narrowly leading Republican Lynn Swann, the former Pittsburgh Steeler, 46% to 43%.

February 20, 2006

PA Senate: Santorum Still Way Behind

Republican Senator Rick Santorum continues to trail Democratic challenger Bob Casey, Jr. The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll shows Santorum behind by 16 percentage points, 52% to 36%.

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February 18, 2006

Ohio Senate: DeWine (R) by 9

The story of Paul Hackett's withdrawal from the U.S. Senate race in Ohio was a major event in the blogosphere and among political activists.

February 17, 2006

SC Governor: Sanford (R) Has Double Digit Lead

South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford (R) holds the early lead as he seeks to keep his job for another four years.

February 17, 2006

Connecticut Senate: Lieberman by 20

Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman (D) has angered the left wing of his own party with his position on the war in Iraq.

February 16, 2006

GA Governor: Perdue Leads

Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue (R) holds a 20-point lead over two challengers who would like to replace him as Governor.

February 15, 2006

MI Senate: Stabenow Retains Big Lead

Senator Debbie Stabenow (D) continues to enjoy a 20-point lead against three potential Republican challengers.

February 15, 2006

Florida Governor: GOP Gains Ground

Republican candidates Charlie Crist and Tom Gallagher have opened leads over potential Democratic challengers in the race to succeed Jeb Bush as Governor of Florida.

February 15, 2006

Iowa Governor: Still Competitive

There's been little change in Iowa since our last survey in the race to succeed Governor Tom Vilsack (D).

February 14, 2006

Texas Governor: Perry (R) Still at 40%

Carole Keeton Strayhorn's defection from the GOP to run for Governor as an Independent is making things interesting in President Bush's home state.

February 14, 2006

New Jersey Senate: 25% Undecided

The New Jersey Senate race remains competitive and the number of uncommitted voters remains large.

February 14, 2006

Virginia Senate: Allen Faces Challenge

What a difference a few weeks can make in politics. Just ask Senator George Allen who seemed to be enjoying smooth sailing to re-election ever since popular former Governor Mark Warner had decided not to pursue Allen's Senate seat.

February 14, 2006

MI Governor: Granholm Lead Disappears

In mid-January, Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm (D) held a double digit lead in the Rasmussen Reports election poll and several other polls.

February 13, 2006

MO Senate: Talent (R) 46%; McCaskill (D) 41%

After months of tying or trailing his Democratic challenger in the race for his Missouri Senate seat, Republican Senator Jim Talent now leads 46% to 41%.

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February 13, 2006

Montana Senate: Burns (R) in Trouble

Montana Senator Conrad Burns (R) has recently tried to shore up wilting poll numbers wrought by bad publicity about alleged connections to indicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff. Shortly after the January Rasmussen Reports poll showed his re-election prospects declining, Senator Burns returned to Montana to address the Abramoff issue.

February 13, 2006

Kansas Governor: Sebelius Lead Slips

Our latest poll of Kansas voters shows the incumbent Democrat, Kathleen Sebelius, leading former state House Speaker Robin Jennison 47% to 36% and leading State Senator Jim Barnett 45% to 37%.

February 13, 2006

CA Governor: Schwarzenegger 41% Favorable

The golden state's movie-star governor has scrounged a narrow lead over State Comptroller Steve Westly (D). Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) is still neck and neck with State Treasurer Phil Angelides (D).

February 12, 2006

Washington Senate: Cantwell (D) Still Leads

Washington Senator Maria Cantwell (D) and her challenger Mike McGavick (R) can both find some good news in the latest Rasmussen Reports election poll.