October 05, 2004

Abstract: (CPOD) Oct. 5, 2004 - The state of Ohio is too close to call in the 2004 United States presidential race, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 48 per cent of respondents would vote for Republican incumbent George W. Bush, while 47 per cent would support Democratic nominee John Kerry.

(CPOD) Oct. 5, 2004 - The state of Ohio is too close to call in the 2004 United States presidential race, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 48 per cent of respondents would vote for Republican incumbent George W. Bush, while 47 per cent would support Democratic nominee John Kerry.

Three per cent of respondents would vote for another candidate, while three per cent are undecided. The election is scheduled for Nov. 2.

Backing for Bush remained stable since mid-September, while support for Kerry increased by two per cent. In August, the Democrat held a two per cent lead over the Republican.

Bush carried Ohio's 21 electoral votes in 2000, with 50 per cent of the vote. The state has supported the eventual president in every election since 1964.

Polling Data

What candidate would you vote for in the 2004 United States presidential election?

	Sept. 25-Oct. 2	Sept. 12-18	Aug. 2004
George W. Bush (R)	48%	48%	46%
John Kerry (D)	47%	45%	48%
Other	3%	2%	2%
Undecided	3%	4%	3%

Source: Rasmussen Reports
Methodology: Interviews to 597 likely Ohio voters, conducted from Sept. 25 to Oct. 2, 2004. Margin of error is 4 per cent. Percentages may not add up to 100 due to rounding.