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                            May 9, 2006Alabama Governor
  
In the latest Rasmussen Reports survey of Alabama's gubernatorial race, Governor Bob Riley (R) now enjoys a twelve-point lead over Democratic Lt. Governor Lucy Baxley, 49% to 37%.
May 8, 2006Wyoming House Seat in Play
  
The contested U.S. Senate seat will not likely change hands either. Senator Craig Thomas, a Republican, also seems to be gliding to reelection, with Thomas besting Democrat Dale Groutage 64% to 25% in our poll.
May 8, 2006Wyoming House Seat in Play
  
Our survey shows Governor Dave Freudenthal leading Republican Ray Hunkins 52% to 29%.

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                            May 7, 2006Politicians Missed Key Point on Immigration Debate
  
Most of what passes for political debate in Washington, DC and on campaign trails revolves around poll-tested positions on well established issues.

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                            May 7, 2006Maine Governor
  
After struggling for months to attract more than 40% support in the race for Maine's gubernatorial mansion, Democratic Governor John Baldacci has finally gained some ground.
May 7, 2006Oklahoma Governor
  
Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry (D) leads his strongest Republican challenger, Ernest Istook, by 11 percentage points.
May 7, 2006Tennessee Senate
  
In the competitive race to fill the Senate seat of departing Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R), likely Democratic nominee Harold Ford continues to trail all three potential Republican opponents.
May 6, 2006Georgia Governor
  
Perdue now leads Cox by just six percentage points, 48% to 42%. That's just a bit tighter than last month's 49% to 41% lead. Perdue has more breathing room against Taylor as he leads in that match-up 51% to 36%. Those figures reflect a five point decline in support for Taylor since last month. 
May 5, 2006Connecticut Senate
  
Senator Joe Lieberman (D) has angered many Democrats for his position on Iraq and his relationship with the Bush Administration. Despite that, the incumbent is well positioned to win another term in Washington. Lieberman leads businessman Paul Streitz (R) 59% to 23% in a general election match-up.

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                            May 5, 2006How Relevant is President Bush to Election 2006?
  
When it comes to issues they consider important, 44% of Americans say they trust Democrats in Congress more than President Bush. Just 36% prefer the President.
May 5, 2006Colorado Governor
  
In the latest Rasmussen Reports survey of the race for Colorado Governor, Denver District Attorney Bill Ritter (D) and GOP Representative Bob Beauprez remain essentially tied. Beauprez now "leads" Ritter 39% to 37%, well within the survey's 4.5 percentage point margin of sampling error. In late March, Ritter edged out Beauprez 41% to 40%. 
May 5, 2006Michigan
  
The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll of Michigan's competitive gubernatorial race shows Democratic Governor Jennifer Granholm leading Republican Dick DeVos 44% to 43%, essentially unchanged from a month ago.
May 4, 2006Rhode Island
  
The gubernatorial incumbent is also struggling. Republican Governor Donald Carcieri is neck and neck with Lieutenant Governor Charles Fogarty, a Democrat.
May 4, 2006Views on Immigration Issues by State
  
Graph of states' views on immigration.
May 3, 2006Kansas Governor
  
Sebelius now leads former state House Speaker Robin Jennison 50% to 33%, a two-point shaving of the gap between them. The governor leads State Senator Jim Barnett 49% to 37%. Last month, Sebelius led Barnett 50% to 37%.

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                            May 3, 2006Immigration Rallies Fail to Move Public Opinion
  
Nationwide rallies, protests, and boycotts on Monday had little if any impact on public opinion. 
May 2, 2006Iowa Governor
  
In the race for governor, Iowa Secretary of State Chet Culver (D) has eked out a six-point advantage over Republican Congressman Jim Nussle. Culver now leads 46% to 40%, having gained slightly against Nussle for three polls in a row.
May 1, 2006Congressional Ballot: Dems 46% GOP 36%
  
Democrats enjoy a 10-point advantage on the Generic Congressional Ballot early in the 2006 campaign season.
May 1, 200624% Have Favorable Opinion of Protesters
  
Heading into a day of planned protests and boycotts for immigrant rights, just 24% of American voters have a favorable opinion of the people who have recently marched and protested for immigrant rights in major cities.
April 30, 2006Arizona
  
It's good to be an incumbent in Arizona this year. The latest Rasmussen Reports survey shows Napolitano leading Don Goldwater, nephew of famed conservative Barry Goldwater, 53% to 32%. The governor leads former state appeals court judge Jan Florez 58% to 22%, and leads attorney Len Munsil 55% to 28%.