Virginia Governor’s Race Now a Toss-up
The race to become the next governor of Virginia has gotten a lot closer. Right now, it’s effectively a toss-up between Republican Robert F. McDonnell and Democrat R. Creigh Deeds.
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September 17, 2009
September 17, 2009
Hutchison Catches Perry to Make Texas GOP Gov Race a Toss-Up
The volatile 2010 Republican Primary race for governor in Texas has become a toss-up, with Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison currently inching ahead of incumbent Rick Perry by two points – 40% to 38%.
September 17, 2009
2010 North Carolina Senate: GOP’s Burr Tops Foes by 10 Or More
Richard Burr’s U.S. Senate seat has a recent history of high turnover, but the incumbent Republican holds double-digit leads over three Democratic challengers in an early look at North Carolina’s 2010 Senate contest.
September 16, 2009
Democrats’ Lynch Has Little To Fear So Far in 2010 New Hampshire Governor’s Race
For New Hampshire Governor John Lynch, his closest competitor in 2010 is the man who so far isn't even interested in the race.
September 16, 2009
2010 Colorado Senate: Norton 45%, Bennet 36%
Next year’s U.S. Senate race in Colorado is a lot more crowded this week, and incumbent Michael Bennet has some serious competition on hand.
September 16, 2009
Ayotte Leads Hodes 46% to 38% in 2010 New Hampshire Senate Match-Up
Republican Kelly Ayotte leads Democrat Paul Hodes by eight points in an early look at New Hampshire’s 2010 race for the U.S. Senate.
September 15, 2009
Harry Reid Trails Republican Challengers in 2010 Election
In what is currently a difficult political climate for Democrats, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid trails two potential Republican challengers seeking to unseat him as he faces reelection next year in Nevada.
September 11, 2009
Connecticut's Dodd Trails Potential GOP Foe by 10
Longtime Connecticut Senator Chris Dodd, tarnished by last year's financial blow-up, continues to struggle as he prepares for a reelection bid in 2010.
September 10, 2009
NJ Governor: Christie Leads Corzine by Eight
Republican challenger Chris Christie continues to lead incumbent Democrat Jon Corzine in the race for New Jersey governor.
September 10, 2009
Colorado Senate: Bennet in Close Race with Two Potential Challengers
Colorado’s appointed U.S. Senator Michael Bennet finds himself in a toss-up with two potential Republican challengers, Weld County District Attorney Ken Buck and Aurora City Councilman Ryan Frazier.
September 10, 2009
Ritter Struggles in 2010 Colorado Governor Match-ups
Bill Ritter trounced his Republican opponent to win Colorado’s governorship in 2006, but now in a state that has been trending Democratic and even hosted the party’s national convention last year, the incumbent Democrat may be facing problems in his 2010 reelection bid.
September 10, 2009
Massachusetts Voters Not Ready for Senator Schilling
In Boston, Curt Schilling will always be a hero for helping the Red Sox win the 2004 World Series and ending the “Curse of the Bambino.” But that’s not enough for Massachusetts voters to think he belongs in the U.S. Senate.
September 9, 2009
Massachusetts Voters Now Divided Over Naming of Interim Senator
Support has fallen for the naming of an interim senator to replace the late Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy until a special election can be held, with Massachusetts voters now evenly divided over the idea.
September 9, 2009
Coakley Takes Early Lead In Race To Fill Kennedy’s Senate Seat
State Attorney General Martha Coakley is the early leader in the Democratic race to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by the death of longtime Massachusetts Senator Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy.
September 2, 2009
Virginia Governor: McDonnell 51% Deeds 42%
In the race to become the next Governor of Virginia, Republican Robert F. McDonnell retains a steady lead over Democrat R. Creigh Deeds.
August 27, 2009
New Jersey: Christie Still Leads, But It’s Getting Closer
Republican challenger Chris Christie continues to lead incumbent Democrat Jon Corzine in New Jersey’s closely watched gubernatorial race, but his lead is slipping a bit.
August 24, 2009
2010 Massachusetts Governor: Democrat Patrick Loses Ground
An early look at the 2010 election cycle finds that Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has some work to do if he wants to win reelection.
August 21, 2009
Georgia GOP Primary: Oxendine Leads By 18, but 31% are Undecided
John Oxendine, Georgia’s fire and insurance commissioner, continues to hold a commanding lead over all other Republican gubernatorial hopefuls in an early look at next year’s state GOP Primary.
August 21, 2009
Georgia 2010 Democratic Primary: Barnes Still Far Ahead for Governor
Former Governor Roy Barnes is far and away the leader in an early look at Georgia’s 2010 Democratic gubernatorial primary race.
August 19, 2009
2010 Florida Senate: Crist 48%, Meek, 29%
Republican Governor Charlie Crist continues to maintain a sizable lead over his chief Democratic opponent, Rep. Kendrick Meek, in Florida’s 2010 race for the U.S. Senate.
