(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Denver mayor John Hickenlooper appears to have an edge in the early stages of Colorado’s gubernatorial race, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. At least 43 per cent of respondents in the Centennial State would vote for the Democrat in head-to-head contests against two Republicans: United States congressman Bob Beauprez, and former president of the University of De
(Angus Reid Global Scan) – Denver mayor John Hickenlooper appears to have an edge in the early stages of Colorado’s gubernatorial race, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. At least 43 per cent of respondents in the Centennial State would vote for the Democrat in head-to-head contests against two Republicans: United States congressman Bob Beauprez, and former president of the University of Denver Marc Holtzman.
Bill Owens—a Republican—has acted as Colorado’s governor since January 1999. The former state treasurer defeated Democrat Rollie Heath in the November 2002 election with 63 per cent of the vote. Owens is ineligible for a third consecutive term in office.
Democratic state representative Gary Lindstrom holds an 11-point edge over Beauprez, and an eight-point advantage over Holtzman. Former Denver district attorney Bill Ritter trails Holtzman by four points, and Beauprez by one point.
The gubernatorial election is scheduled for Nov. 7. Since 1951, the Centennial State has had four Republican and four Democratic heads of government.
Hickenlooper has not declared his candidacy.
Polling Data
John Hickenlooper (D) 43% – 38% Bob Beauprez (R)
John Hickenlooper (D) 46% – 36% Marc Holtzman (R)
Gary Lindstrom (D) 43% – 32% Bob Beauprez (R)
Gary Lindstrom (D) 39% – 31% Marc Holtzman (R)
Bill Ritter (D) 38% – 39% Bob Beauprez (R)
Bill Ritter (D) 35% – 39% Marc Holtzman (R)
Source: Rasmussen Reports
Methodology: Telephone interviews with 500 Colorado adults, conducted on Jan. 15, 2006. Margin of error is 4.5 per cent.
Original Story at Rasmussen Reports
