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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Polls & Research
Oregon Close, But Kerry On Top
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(CPOD) Oct. 3, 2004 - John Kerry holds the lead in the state of Oregon, according to a poll by Davis, Hibbitts & Midghall released by The Oregonian and KATU-TV. 47 per cent of respondents would vote for the Democratic nominee in the 2004 U.S. presidential election, while 45 per cent would support Republican incumbent George W. Bush.
One per cent of respondents would vote for another candidate, and seven per cent are undecided. The election is scheduled for Nov. 2.
Democrat Al Gore carried Oregon's seven electoral votes in the 2000 presidential election, defeating Bush by 6,765 ballots. The last Republican to win the state was Ronald Reagan in 1984.
Polling Data
What candidate would you vote for in the 2004 U.S. presidential election?
John Kerry (D) | 47% |
George W. Bush (R) | 45% |
Other candidate | 1% |
Undecided | 7% |
Source: Davis, Hibbitts & Midghall / The Oregonian / KATU-TV
Methodology: Interviews to 624 Oregon voters, conducted from Sept. 24 to Sept. 27, 2004. Margin of error is 4 per cent.