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November 2, 2006

TN Senate: Corker by 1

In Tennessee's suspenseful U.S. Senate race, Republican Mayor Bob Corker now leads 48% to 47%. With leaners added, Corker's edge widens slightly to 49% to 47%.

November 1, 2006

Partisan Trends: Dems Peaking at the Right Time

In the final full month before Election 2006, the number of people identifying themselves as Republicans has fallen to its lowest level since we began reporting this measure of partisan trends in January 2004.

October 31, 2006

OR Governor: Kulongoski by 7

The latest Rasmussen Reports election survey shows the incumbent leading Republican challenger Ron Saxton 51% to 44%.

October 31, 2006

PA Governor: Swann 38%; Rendell 56%

Rendell now leads the Republican challenger 56% to 38%. That's not much different from our October 16 poll, when Rendell led 57% to 40%.

October 31, 2006

CA Governor: Schwarzenegger by 13

The most recent Rasmussen Reports election survey shows Schwarzenegger leading 53% to 40%.

October 31, 2006

CT Races: Lieberman Lead Declines

In the Senate race, Independent Senator Joseph Lieberman leads Democrat Ned Lamont 48% to 40%. Early this month, Lieberman led 50% to 40%.

October 31, 2006

PA Senate: Casey by 12

It doesn't look like Republican Senator Rick Santorum will be able to pull a rabbit out of the hat. The incumbent gained five percentage points of voter support since our October 5 survey but as undecided and other voters break for one of the major-party candidates, Democrat Bob Casey, Jr. has been gaining as well.

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

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 30, 2006

VA Senate: Webb by 2

Until now, though, Republican Senator George Allen has been at least a few points ahead. But the latest Rasmussen Reports survey shows Webb now leading 48% to 46%.

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.

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October 30, 2006

Senate Balance of Power - October 30, 2006

The race for control of the U.S. Senate remains very close heading into the final week of Election 2006. Rasmussen Reports now rates 48 seats as Republican or Leans Republican and 47 seats as Democrat or Leans Democrat.

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October 30, 2006

Senate Balance of Power - Oct 30, 2007

The race for control of the U.S. Senate remains very close heading into the final week of Election 2006. Rasmussen Reports now rates 48 seats as Republican or Leans Republican and 47 seats as Democrat or Leans Democrat. There are 5 Toss-Up states which include - New Jersey, Tennessee, Montana, Missouri and Virginia.

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

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 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%.