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Election Polls 2006: Ohio Governor
The latest Rasmussen Reports election poll in Ohio shows Democratic Congressman Ted Strickland leading Republican Secretary of State Ken Blackwell 50% to 39% (see crosstabs). Strickland continues to do better among unaffiliated voters and especially moderates, and manages to lure 23% of GOP voters. Blackwell attracts the support of only 9% of Democrats.

Strickland is viewed favorably by 51% of all voters, Blackwell by 43%. Blackwell, looked on unfavorably by 48%. This figure includes a high number (31%) who view him “very” unfavorably. That’s up six percentage points since June.

President Bush’s job performance earns approval from 43% of Ohio voters and disapproval from 55%. Forty-four percent (44%) voice “strong” disapproval of the President.

Last 5 posts in Governor Races

• MI-Gov Poll: DeVos (R) 48% , Granholm (D) 46% - Rasmussen (500 LV, MOE 4.5) - August 31st, 2006
• MI-Gov Poll: DeVos (R) 43% , Granholm (D) 48% - Strategic Vision (R) (1200 LV, MOE 3%) - August 27th, 2006
• CA-Gov Poll: Schwarzenegger (R) 52% , Angelides (D) 38% - SurveyUSA (525 LV, MOE +-4.4%) - August 27th, 2006
• AFT-CT Endorses DeStefano and Glassman - ctnewsjunkie.com - August 23rd, 2006
• Perdue has big lead, polls say | ajc.com - August 23rd, 2006

Last 5 posts in Ohio

• OH-Sen Poll: Brown (D) 46%, DeWine (R) 40% - Gallup (584 LV, MOE ±4) - August 27th, 2006
• OH-18: 8 vie to fill GOP Rep. Ney's place on ballot - August 18th, 2006
• AFL-CIO Weblog | Ohio, Arizona Minimum Wage Increases Head for November Ballot - August 15th, 2006
• OH-Gov: Strickland Raises $2.5 Million in June and July - August 14th, 2006
• OH Governor Poll: Strickland (D) 57% Blackwell (R) 35% - Survey USA - August 9th, 2006

Last 5 posts in Polls

• TX-4: Hall (R) 48, Melancon (D) 41 (400 RV, Internal Dem Poll) - October 22nd, 2006
• NM-01 Poll: Madrid (D) 42%, Wilson (R) 45% - Research & Polling (LV, MOE 4.8%) - September 4th, 2006
• MI-Gov Poll: DeVos (R) 48% , Granholm (D) 46% - Rasmussen (500 LV, MOE 4.5) - August 31st, 2006
• MI-Senate Poll: Stabenow (D) 51% Bouchard (R) 43% - Rasmussen (500 LV, MOE 4.5) - August 31st, 2006
• NJ-Sen Poll: Kean (R) 44% Menendez (D) 39% - Rasmussen (500 LV, MOE 4.5) - August 28th, 2006