(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Republican challenger Dick DeVos is now the top contender in Michigan’s gubernatorial race, according to a poll by Strategic Vision. 45 per cent of respondents would vote for DeVos, while 42 per cent of respondents would support Democratic incumbent Jennifer Granholm.
(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Republican challenger Dick DeVos is now the top contender in Michigan’s gubernatorial race, according to a poll by Strategic Vision. 45 per cent of respondents would vote for DeVos, while 42 per cent of respondents would support Democratic incumbent Jennifer Granholm.
Granholm—a Democrat—was elected in November 2002, defeating Republican challenger Dick Posthumus with 51 per cent of the vote.
In June 2005, Dick DeVos—former chief executive officer at Alticor and husband of former state Republican chairwoman Betsy DeVos—announced he would seek the Republican gubernatorial nomination.
On May 23, DeVos urged for a “complete overhaul” of Michigan’s government, adding, “I understand how to turn around an enterprise that is in serious decline. When I look at Michigan, I see the same challenges, and I know the same approach will work.”
Support for DeVos increased by three points since April, while backing for Granholm fell by one point.
The gubernatorial election is scheduled for Nov. 7. Since 1943, Michigan has had five Republican and four Democratic heads of government.
Polling Data
If the election for governor were held today, whom would you vote for Jennifer Granholm, the Democrat or Dick DeVos, the Republican?
May 2006 | Apr. 2006 | Mar. 2006 | |
Dick DeVos (R) | 45% | 42% | 33% |
Jennifer Granholm (D) | 42% | 43% | 50% |
Undecided | 13% | 15% | 17% |
Source: Strategic Vision
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 1,200 registered Michigan voters, conducted from May 19 to May 21, 2006. Margin of error is 3 per cent.
