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Results of the latest Rasmussen Reports election survey of 500 likely voters show Democratic incumbent Governor Ted Kulongoski widening his lead in his bid for re-election. Kulongoski now leads Republican challenger Ron Saxton 45% to 35% (see crosstabs), an eight-point jump since the last poll.

The last survey was taken immediately after the primary race, which may have provided a bounce for Saxton at the time. Since then, however, his numbers have taken a downward turn. In the current survey, 43% of respondents report having a favorable opinion of Saxton, down from 48% in May. His unfavorable rating has taken an 11-point climb, jumping from 41% its current standing at 52%

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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 Oregon

• Oregon AFL-CIO Position on 2006 Ballot Initiatives - August 17th, 2006
• OR-Gov: Oregon Fire Fighters Endorse Kulongoski for Governor - August 14th, 2006
• Kulongoski Picks Up Important Labor Endorsement - July 25th, 2006
• OR-Gov: Oregon Educators Rally Behind Governor - July 18th, 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