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October 30, 2006

FL Governor: Crist by 11

The latest Rasmussen Reports election survey shows Crist leading Davis 52% to 41%. Two weeks ago, Crist’s lead had fallen to five points.

October 30, 2006

WA Senate: Cantwell by 11

With her new lead over Republican Mike McGavick of 52% to 41%, Senator Maria Cantwell again enjoys the support she had in early September.

October 30, 2006

AK Governor: Beebe by 8

The latest Rasmussen Reports election survey shows State Attorney General Mike Beebe leading Republican Asa Hutchinson 49% to 41% in Arkansas’ gubernatorial race.

October 30, 2006

MD Senate: Steele Still Down 7

The most recent Rasmussen Reports survey puts Cardin ahead 49% to 42%. Cardin’s lead was 50% to 43% earlier in October.

October 30, 2006

MD Governor: O'Malley Up by 5

The most recent Rasmussen Reports election survey shows O’Malley leading by five points, 50% to 45%. His lead was six points in October’s earlier poll.

October 29, 2006

MT Senate: Tester (D) 51%; Burns (R) 47%

The third Rasmussen Reports poll this month of Montana's closely watched U.S. Senate race shows that Democrat Jon Tester is still slightly ahead, 51% to 47%.

October 29, 2006

Wisconsin: Doyle by 4; Kohl by 39

Governor Jim Doyle now leads Republican Congressman Mark Green 48% to 44%. The Governor has maintained an edge all year, but it has narrowed since the summer.

October 29, 2006

CO Governor: Ritter by 12

The latest Rasmussen Reports election survey shows Ritter leading Republican Bob Beauprez 51% to 39%.

October 29, 2006

MA Governor: Patrick by 24

Democrat Deval Patrick leads Republican Kerry Healey 53% to 29%. Our September survey showed Patrick thumping Healey 57% to 24%.

October 29, 2006

NJ Senate: Kean and Menendez Even

The latest Rasmussen Reports poll shows Republican Tom Kean Jr. with 43% of the vote and Democratic Senator Bob Menendez with 41%. However, when we add in the leaners, it’s all tied at 45%.

October 28, 2006

Voters Everywhere Agree Political System “Badly Broken”

A plurality of voters in each of 32 states agree that the political system in the U.S. is “badly broken.”

October 27, 2006

SC Governor: Sanford Lead Climbs to 23

In the final weeks of South Carolina's gubernatorial campaign, Republican Governor Mark Sanford leads Democratic State Senator Tommy Moore 57% to 34%.

October 27, 2006

KS Governor: Sebelius by 19

Incumbent Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has opened up her biggest lead to date in Kansas’ gubernatorial election.

October 27, 2006

MO Senate: Talent by Two

In the contest of inches that has marked the Missouri Senate race from the start, the most recent Rasmussen Reports election survey shows incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Talent leading Claire McCaskill 48% to 46%.

October 27, 2006

TX Governor: Perry at 36%

Republican Governor Rick Perry is holding on to his lead in the congested race for Governor. But he's still below the 40% support he enjoyed earlier in the year.

October 27, 2006

IA Governor: Culver (D) 47%; Nussle (R) 44%

Iowa Secretary of State Chet Culver has broken his tie with Republican Jim Nussle in Iowa’s gubernatorial campaign.

October 27, 2006

VA Senate: Allen (R) and Webb (D) in Toss-Up

In Virginia's fierce U.S. Senate campaign, Republican Senator George Allen's once double-digit lead over Democrat James Webb has virtually vanished. Allen now leads 49% to 48%—with leaners added, 50% to 48%.

October 27, 2006

TX Senate: Hutchison Keeps Big Lead

In the run-up to November 7, Republican Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison is maintaining a considerable advantage over Democrat Barbara Ann Radnofsky. With only 4% undecided, she now leads 60% to 34%.

October 27, 2006

Tennessee Senate: Corker (R) 47%; Ford (D) 46%

The latest Rasmussen Reports poll of the Tennessee race for U.S. Senate shows Mayor Bob Corker leading Democratic Congressman Harold Ford 47% to 46%. With "leaners" added, Corker leads 49% to 47%.

October 26, 2006

Same-Sex Marriage: Garden State’s Highest Court Approves Rights for Gay Couples

The New Jersey Supreme Court made news when it handed down a significant ruling in the ongoing debate over same-sex marriage.