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Illinois Governor Race

Candidates

Judy Baar Topinka (R)
Bio | Campaign Site

Rod Blagojevich (D)*
Bio | Campaign Site
RealClearPolitics Snapshot
RCP Average: Blagojevich + 8.5% | RCP Chart
RCP Ranking: Leans Democrat
Competitive House Races: IL-6 | IL-8
Polling Data
PollDateSampleTopinka(R)Blagojevich(D)*Whitney(G)Spread
RCP Average10/27 - 11/01-35.844.312.0Blagojevich +8.5
Rasmussen11/01 - 11/01500 LV374414Blagojevich +7.0
SurveyUSA10/30 - 11/01434 LV374514Blagojevich +8.0
Mason-Dixon10/30 - 10/31625 LV40447Blagojevich +4.0
Chicago Tribune10/27 - 10/29600 LV294413Blagojevich +15.0
See All Illinois Governor Race Polling Data
Previous Election Results
Governor
2002: Blagojevich 52, J. Ryan 45
1998: G. Ryan 51, Poshard 47

President
2004: Kerry 55, Bush 44
2000: Gore 55, Bush 43
1996: Clinton 54, Dole 37
Demographics
Occupation: Blue Collar 24.0% | White Collar 61.8% | Gray Collar 14.3%
Race: White 67.8% | Black 14.9% | Hispanic 12.3% | Asian 3.4%

Links for More Information
More Analysis: Washington Post

State Newspaper Coverage: Chicago Tribune | Chicago Sun-Times

State Parties: Il GOP | Il Dems

 

Recent Commentary & News Stories
- IL: Blagojevich, Topinka Crisscross the State - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- IL: Illinois Governor's Race Drawing Close - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- IL: Governor Lashes Out at 'Neanderthals' - Chicago Tribune
- IL: Blagojevich Campaign Donor Pleads Guilty - Associated Press
- IL: Blagojevich is Pulling No Punches - Chicago Tribune
See All Illinois Governor Race Commentary & News Stories
Polling Data
PollDateSampleTopinka(R)Blagojevich(D)*Whitney(G)Spread
RCP Average10/27 - 11/01-35.844.312.0Blagojevich +8.5
Rasmussen11/01 - 11/01500 LV374414Blagojevich +7.0
SurveyUSA10/30 - 11/01434 LV374514Blagojevich +8.0
Mason-Dixon10/30 - 10/31625 LV40447Blagojevich +4.0
Chicago Tribune10/27 - 10/29600 LV294413Blagojevich +15.0
Zogby Interactive*10/23 - 10/27LV334016Blagojevich +7.0
Research 200010/23 - 10/26800 LV384711Blagojevich +9.0
SurveyUSA10/20 - 10/22578 LV344414Blagojevich +10.0
Daily Herald10/16 - 10/22603 LV324812Blagojevich +16.0
Zogby Interactive*10/10 - 10/16655 LV3347--Blagojevich +14.0
Rasmussen10/15 - 10/15500 LV36459Blagojevich +9.0
Glengariff Group (R)10/13 - 10/15600 LV3039--Blagojevich +9.0
Chicago Tribune10/08 - 10/11600 RV29439Blagojevich +14.0
Rasmussen10/10 - 10/10500 LV43503Blagojevich +7.0
Zogby Interactive*09/19 - 09/25LV3041--Blagojevich +11.0
Mason-Dixon09/19 - 09/21625 RV37474Blagojevich +10.0
SurveyUSA09/17 - 09/19529 LV39457Blagojevich +6.0
Chicago Sun-Times09/10 - 09/12400 LV2656--Blagojevich +30.0
Tribune/WGN09/07 - 09/10600 LV3345--Blagojevich +12.0
Rasmussen09/07 - 09/07500 LV3648--Blagojevich +12.0
Zogby Interactive*08/29 - 09/05n/a3447--Blagojevich +13.0
Research 200008/28 - 08/31800 LV39472Blagojevich +8.0
Zogby Interactive*08/15 - 08/21n/a3845--Blagojevich +7.0
Rasmussen08/07 - 08/07500 LV3745--Blagojevich +8.0
SurveyUSA07/22 - 07/245413445--Blagojevich +11.0
Rasmussen07/06 - 07/06500 LV3445--Blagojevich +11.0
Garin Hart Yang (D)07/5 - 07/05604 LV3147--Blagojevich +16.0
Glengariff Group (R)06/01 - 06/03600 RV3441--Blagojevich +7.0
SurveyUSA05/20 - 05/22543 LV3743--Blagojevich +6.0
Rasmussen04/18 - 04/18500 LV4438--Topinka +6.0
Glengariff Group (R)03/30 - 04/01600 RV4441--Topinka +3.0
Rasmussen03/27 - 03/27500 LV4341--Topinka +2.0
Research 200003/06 - 03/08800 LV4047--Blagojevich +7.0
Research 200003/06 - 03/08800 LV4047--Blagojevich +7.0
Rasmussen02/22 - 02/22500 LV3642--Blagojevich +6.0
Rasmussen01/25 - 01/25500 LV4837--Topinka +11.0
Research 200001/22 - 01/22800 LV3745--Blagojevich +8.0
Research 200001/16 - 01/18800 LV3745--Blagojevich +8.0
McKeon (D)11/15 - 11/16600 RV3140--Blagojevich +9.0
Glengariff Group (R)06/02 - 06/04600 RV3936--Topinka +3.0
All Commentary & News Stories
- IL: Blagojevich, Topinka Crisscross the State - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- IL: Illinois Governor's Race Drawing Close - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- IL: Governor Lashes Out at 'Neanderthals' - Chicago Tribune
- IL: Blagojevich Campaign Donor Pleads Guilty - Associated Press
- IL: Blagojevich is Pulling No Punches - Chicago Tribune
- IL: Topinka Raises More Than Gov - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL: Topinka Gains, but Still Trailing in Governor's Money Race - Associated Press
- IL: Voters Don't Trust Gubernatorial Candidates - Associated Press
- IL: Topinka to Gov: Return Rezko Funds - Chicago Sun-Times
- Where's the Governor's Friend? - Chicago Tribune
- IL-Gov: Top Blagojevich Adviser Indicted - Chicago Tribune
- IL: Gov Rivals Bicker Over Health Care, Education, Ethics - Chicago Tribune
- IL: Blagojevich, Topinka Won't Debate Again - ABC News
- IL: Time is Short for Topinka to Catch Up - Associated Press
- IL: Who's More Like Gov. Ryan? - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL: Gubernatorial Candidates Weigh in on Schools - Associated Press
- IL: Topinka Confident About Chicago Casino - Associated Press
- For Governors in G.O.P. Slots, a Liberal Turn - New York Times
- IL: Firm Pressured to Donate to Gov? - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL: Debate Over Gov Debates Goes On - Chicago Tribune
- IL: Gov Poised for Easy Victory - Chicago Sun-Times
- Can Blagojevich Save Illinois Republicans? - John Kass, Chicago Tribune
- IL: Murder Victims' Relatives Rip Topinka for Gun Joke - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL: Former Governor Ryan's Sentencing Plays Part in Polling - WREX
- IL: Feds Probe Gift to Governor - Chicago Tribune
- IL: Topinka Starts Answering Gov's TV Ads with Her Own - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL: In Gov Race, Rhetoric Signals Changing Seasons - Chicago Tribune
- IL: Ad Blitz Doesn't Help Blagojevich Ratings - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
- IL: 3 in Race for Gov as Board OKs Green Party Slate - Chicago Sun-Times
- A Topinka Win is Possible - P. Green & M. Redmond, Chicago Sun-Times
- IL: Gov. Candidates Spar Over Chicago Casino Idea - Chicago Tribune
- IL: Topinka Gambling on Casino - Chicago Tribune
- IL: Governor Plans an Energy Shift for Illinois - New York Times
- IL: Topinka Rolls Out $9.8 Billion Schools Plan - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL: Gov is Fair Game for GOP Faithful - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL Governor Poll: Blagojevich (D) 45% Topinka (R) 37% - Rasmussen Reports
- IL: State Needs Lawsuit Reform, Topinka Says - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL: Topinka Touts Transportation Plan, Calls Gov's 'Meager' - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL: Topinka Hit on Donations From State Contractors - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL: Democrats Have Money Edge - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL Governor Poll: Blagojevich (D) 45% Topinka (R) 34% - Survey USA
- IL: McCain Lends Support to Topinka - Chicago Sun-Times/AP
- IL Governor Poll: Blagojevich Now Up by 11 - Rasmussen Reports
- IL: Giuliani Praises Topinka's Emergency Plan - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL: Gov Says Finding Corruption a 'Good Thing' - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL: Topinka Tells Gov's Camp: 'Cut It Out' - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL: Gov's Trip to Washington One Gaffe After Another - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL: Bush Hopes to Paint Town Red on Date with Topinka - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL: Gov, Topinka in Battle of Words - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL Governor Poll: Blagojevich (D)43% Topinka (R) 37% - Survey USA
- IL: Meeks Builds Campaign Slate - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL: Topinka: Make State Budget Blueprint Public - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL: Gov's Family Feud Takes New Twist - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL: Meeks: Gov and I Discussed Compromise - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL Governor Poll: Topinka (R) 44% Blagojevich (D) 38% - Rasmussen Reports
- IL: Gov Slams Topinka in Early, Brief TV Ads - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL: Rivals Treat Ryan Verdict Like a Hot Potato - Chicago Tribune
- George Ryan Found Guilty on All Charges - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL: Ryan Casts Shadow Over Governor's Race - Peoria Journal-Star
- IL Governor Poll: Blagojevich by 6 Over Topinka - WSJ/Zogby
- Can Topinka Turn Illinois Red? - George Will, Washington Post
- IL Governor Poll: Topinka (R) 43% Blagojevich (D) 41% - Rasmussen Reports
- IL: Black Leaders Send Gov Ultimatum - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL: Topinka Criticized for Seat Belt Votes in '80s - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL: Gov Calls for 10 Debates with Topinka - Chicago Sun-Times
- The Battle For Suburban Voters in Illinois - John Mercurio, Nat'l Journal
- IL: Gov Candidates Start Sparring - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL: Primary Election Results - Chicago Tribune
- IL: Blagojevich to Face Topinka - Chicago Tribune
- IL: Ex-Governor Casts a Shadow Over GOP Race - Los Angeles Times
- IL Campaign 2006: Is This All There Is? - Dennis Byrne, Chicago Tribune
- IL: Last-Minute Campaigning for Gov. Primary - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL: Gov Hopefuls Throw Final Jabs - Chicago Tribune
- IL: Gov Hopefuls Woo Conservatives - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL Governor Poll: Oberweis Closing on Topinka, Poll Finds - Post-Dispatch
- IL: Is Blagojevich a Team Player? Critics Say No - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL: GOP Gov Hopefuls Contend With "Ryan Factor" - St. Louis Dispatch
- IL: Edgar Goes to Bat for Topinka - Chicago Sun-Times
- IL Governor Poll: Blagojevich (D) Struggling But Ahead - Rasmussen Reports