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August 5, 2010

Kansas Senate: Moran (R) 61%, Johnston (D) 28%

The first Rasmussen Reports post-primary poll in Kansas suggests the state is unlikely to break its 70-plus year streak of electing only Republicans to the U.S. Senate.

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August 5, 2010

California Senate: Boxer (D) 45%, Fiorina (R) 40%

The U.S. Senate race between Democratic incumbent Barbara Boxer and her Republican challenger Carly Fiorina remains close in California.

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August 5, 2010

Ohio Governor: Kasich (R) 45%, Strickland (D) 42%

Republican John Kasich’s support has fallen to its lowest level to date as he challenges Democratic incumbent Ted Strickland in Ohio’s gubernatorial race.

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August 4, 2010

How Rasmussen Reports Determines Balance of Power Rankings

The Rasmussen Reports Balance of Power rankings are based primarily on the latest Rasmussen Reports polling in a state. Generally speaking, if a race is within five percentage points during the summer, it’s considered a Toss-Up. A larger spread that is still in single digits will be considered Leaning in one direction or the other. A double-digit margin is enough to move the race solidly in the direction of the leader.

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August 4, 2010

Ohio Senate: Portman (R) 44%, Fisher (D) 40%

Ohio’s U.S. Senate race is a little tighter for now but remains generally where it's been for months.

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August 4, 2010

Michigan Governor: Snyder (R) 49%, Bernero (D) 37%

Republican Rick Snyder starts the general election campaign with a double-digit lead over Democrat Virg Bernero in the first Rasmussen Reports survey of the Michigan governor’s race following Tuesday’s party primaries.

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August 4, 2010

Florida Governor: Scott (R) 35%, Sink (D) 31%, Chiles (I) 16%

Rick Scott remains the stronger of the two Republican hopefuls for governor of Florida against Democrat Alex Sink, with independent candidate "Bud" Chiles siphoning votes from both parties.

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August 3, 2010

South Carolina Senate: DeMint (R) 62%, Greene (D) 20%

Mystery man Alvin Greene has been the subject of more media coverage this election cycle than any other political candidate, but right now he trails incumbent Republican Jim DeMint by over 40 points in South Carolina’s U.S. Senate contest.

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August 3, 2010

New York Senate: Gillibrand Still Faces Little Threat From GOP Challengers

Once considered one of the most endangered Democratic incumbents in the Senate, Kirsten Gillibrand now continues to hold sizable leads over three potential Republican opponents in her bid for reelection in New York.

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August 2, 2010

Arizona Senate: McCain (R) 53%, Glassman (D) 34%

Incumbent Republican John McCain runs nearly 20 points ahead of his likeliest Democratic challenger, former Tucson Vice Mayor Rodney Glassman, in Arizona’s race for the U.S. Senate.

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August 2, 2010

Colorado Governor: Tancredo’s Entry Splits GOP Vote

Tom Tancredo’s entrance into the Colorado governor’s race cuts substantially into support for the two Republican hopefuls and gives Democrat John Hickenlooper a double-digit lead. But overall support for Hickenlooper remains where it’s been for months.

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August 2, 2010

South Carolina Governor: Haley (R) 49%, Sheheen (D) 35%

Republican Nikki Haley continues to hold a double-digit lead over Democratic State Senator Vincent Sheheen in South Carolina’s race for governor.

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August 2, 2010

Pennsylvania Governor: Corbett (R) 50%, Onorato (D) 39%

Little has changed in Pennsylvania's race for governor, with Republican State Attorney General Tom Corbett earning 50% support this month against Democrat Dan Onorato.

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July 31, 2010

Oklahoma Senate: Coburn (R) 65%, Rogers (D) 31%

Republican incumbent Tom Coburn continues to hold a commanding lead over Jim Rogers, the winner of Tuesday's Democratic Primary, in Oklahoma’s U.S. Senate race.

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July 30, 2010

Washington Senate: Murray (D) 49% Rossi (R) 47%

Washington's Senate race looks increasingly like a referendum on incumbent Democrat Patty Murray with two Republican candidates edging past her this month.

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July 30, 2010

Pennsylvania Senate: Toomey (R) 45%, Sestak (D) 39%

Republican Pat Toomey continues to hold a small lead over Democratic Congressman Joe Sestak in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race.

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July 30, 2010

Wisconsin Governor: Walker (R) 50%, Barrett (D) 43%

Republican Scott Walker for the first time earns 50% of the vote in the race to be the next governor of Wisconsin. It's his best showing to date.

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July 29, 2010

Oklahoma Governor: Fallin (R) 57%, Askins (D) 36%

Republican Congresswoman Mary Fallin holds a sizable lead over Democratic Lieutenant Governor Jari Askins in Rasmussen Reports' first post-primary look at the race for governor of Oklahoma. The winner will be the state's first woman governor.

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July 29, 2010

Nevada Governor: Sandoval (R) 50%, Reid (D) 40%

Republican Brian Sandoval holds just a 10-point lead now over Democrat Rory Reid in Nevada's race for governor, according to the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Likely Voters in the state. It's the closest the contest has been to date.

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July 29, 2010

Wisconsin Senate: Johnson (R) 48%, Feingold (D) 46%

The Wisconsin Senate race is still a toss-up, with Republican Ron Johnson and incumbent Democrat Russ Feingold in a near tie.