(CPOD) Jul. 30, 2004 – The state of Iowa has no clear frontrunner in the 2004 United States presidential race, according to a poll by American Research Group. 46 per cent of respondents would vote for Republican incumbent George W. Bush, while 46 per cent would support Democratic nominee John Kerry.
(CPOD) Jul. 30, 2004 – The state of Iowa has no clear frontrunner in the 2004 United States presidential race, according to a poll by American Research Group. 46 per cent of respondents would vote for Republican incumbent George W. Bush, while 46 per cent would support Democratic nominee John Kerry.
In April, Kerry held a one per cent lead over Bush. Independent candidate Ralph Nader garners the support of two per cent of respondents, while six per cent remain undecided. The election is scheduled for Nov. 2.
Democrat Al Gore won Iowa’s seven electoral votes in the 2000 election, defeating Bush by just over 4,000 ballots. The last Republican to carry the state was Ronald Reagan in 1984.
Polling Data
What candidate would you support in the 2004 U.S. presidential election?
Jul. 2004 | Apr. 2004 | |
George W. Bush (R) | 46% | 46% |
John Kerry (D) | 46% | 47% |
Ralph Nader (I) | 2% | 3% |
Undecided | 6% | 4% |
Source: American Research Group
Methodology: Telephone interviews to 600 likely Iowa voters, conducted from Jul. 26 to Jul. 28, 2004. Margin of error is 4 per cent.
