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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Polls & Research
Corzine Remains Ahead of Forrester in New Jersey
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(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Democrat Jon Corzine could become new Jersey's new governor, according to a poll by Monmouth University released by Gannett Newspapers. 45 per cent of respondents in the Garden State would support the United States senator in next month's election, while 34 per cent would vote for Republican businessman Douglas Forrester.
Four per cent of respondents would vote for someone else, and 13 per cent remain undecided. The election is scheduled for Nov. 8.
Last August, elected governor James McGreevey—a Democrat—announced his resignation after declaring himself "a gay American" and acknowledging a consensual affair with a man. Senate president Richard J. Codey took over as New Jersey's acting governor until January 2006.
Yesterday, the Times of Trenton endorsed Corzine, citing the Democrat's financial experience, and support for embryonic stem cell research and needle-exchange programs. The Asbury Park Press endorsed Forrester, claiming the Republican will be able to attack "the major problems that have been left unsolved by Democrats in Trenton."
The last Republican to win a gubernatorial ballot in the Garden State was Christie Whitman in 1994. Since 1947, New Jersey has had seven Republican and seven Democratic heads of government.
Polling Data
If the election for Governor was held today, would you vote for Doug Forrester the Republican, Jon Corzine the Democrat, or some other candidate?
(Likely voters)
Oct. 19 | Sept. 26 | |
Jon Corzine (D) | 45% | 46% |
Doug Forrester (R) | 38% | 38% |
Other | 4% | 4% |
Undecided | 13% | 12% |
Source: Monmouth University / Gannett Newspapers
Methodology: Interviews to 371 likely New Jersey voters, conducted from Oct. 14 to Oct. 19, 2005. Margin of error is 5 per cent.