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Wisconsin Governor Race

Candidates

Mark Green (R)
Bio | Campaign Site

Jim Doyle (D)*
Bio | Campaign Site
RealClearPolitics Snapshot
RCP Average: Doyle + 6.0% | RCP Chart
RCP Ranking: Leans Democrat
Competitve House Races: WI-8
Polling Data
PollDateSampleGreen (R)Doyle (D)*Und.Spread
RCP Average10/18 - 11/01-42.848.86.0Doyle +6.0
Research 200010/30 - 11/01600 LV44504Doyle +6.0
Zogby Interactive*10/23 - 10/27LV47476Tie
U. of WI10/18 - 10/26508 A365010Doyle +14.0
Rasmussen10/18 - 10/18500 LV44484Doyle +4.0
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RealClearPolitics Analysis
(October 29) We don’t buy the double-digit polls in this race, but it does look like Doyle has established a firm lead. The recent University of Wisconsin poll showing Green trailing by 14 points, was not of likely voters, a very important distinction this close to election day. However, given the prevailing anti-GOP winds the edge has to be with the Democrat. 

(October 20) Doyle has maintained a pretty consistent 5 point lead in the RCP Average this last month. We still view this race as a toss up. The 13 point WPR lead for Doyle looks to be an outlier.
Previous Election Results
Governor
2002: Doyle 45, McCallum 41, Thompson 10
1998: Thompson 60, Garvey 39

President
2004: Kerry 50, Bush 49
2000: Gore 48, Bush 48, Nader 4
1996: Clinton 49, Dole 38
Demographics
Occupation: Blue Collar 28.4% | White Collar 56.6% | Gray Collar 15.0%
Race: White 87.3% | Black 5.6% | Hispanic 3.6% | Asian 1.6%

Links for More Information
More Analysis: Washington Post

State Parties: Wi GOP | Wi Dems

Recent Commentary & News Stories
- WI: Voters Send Mixed Signals to Doyle - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- WI: Tough Contests Expected to Boost State's Turnout - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- WI: Green Voted for Key Bills Backed by Donors - Associated Press
- WI: Thompson Backs Green on Stem Cells, Slams Doyle in New Ad - Associated Press
- WI: Sharp Distinctions Give Voters Stark Choices - Minneapolis Star Tribune
See All Wisconsin Governor Race Commentary & News Stories
Polling Data
PollDateSampleGreen (R)Doyle (D)*Und.Spread
RCP Average10/18 - 11/01-42.848.86.0Doyle +6.0
Strategic Vision (R)11/02 - 11/04800 LV45487Doyle +3.0
Research 200010/30 - 11/01600 LV44504Doyle +6.0
Strategic Vision (R)10/27 - 10/29800 LV45478Doyle +2.0
Zogby Interactive*10/23 - 10/27LV47476Tie
U. of WI10/18 - 10/26508 A365010Doyle +14.0
Rasmussen10/18 - 10/18500 LV44484Doyle +4.0
Zogby Interactive*10/10 - 10/16877 LV46476Doyle +1.0
WPR10/09 - 10/16400 LV38517Doyle +13.0
Pub Op Str (R)10/10 - 10/12600 LV404218Doyle +2.0
Abacus (D)10/09 - 10/12708 LV414710Doyle +6.0
Strategic Vision (R)10/06 - 10/08800 LV434611Doyle +3.0
Research 200010/02 - 10/04600 LV42489Doyle +6.0
Zogby Interactive*09/19 - 09/25444610Doyle +2.0
WI Policy Res.09/20 - 09/21600 LV404515Doyle +5.0
Strategic Vision (R)09/15 - 09/17800 LV424612Doyle +4.0
Rasmussen09/14 - 09/14500 LV44477Doyle +3.0
Research 200009/05 - 09/07600 LV404910Doyle +9.0
Zogby Interactive*08/29 - 09/05n/a46495Doyle +3.0
Zogby Interactive*08/15 - 08/21n/a43507Doyle +7.0
Research 200008/14 - 08/16600 LV384814Doyle +10.0
Strategic Vision (R)08/11 - 08/13800 LV444511Doyle +1.0
Rasmussen08/10 - 08/10500 LV41497Doyle +8.0
Strategic Vision (R)07/14 - 07/16800 LV424315Doyle +1.0
Rasmussen07/12 - 07/12500 LV41478Doyle +6.0
U. of WI06/23 - 07/02508 A364915Doyle +13.0
WI Policy Res.06/18 - 06/19600 A374914Doyle +12.0
Strategic Vision (R)06/02 - 06/04800 LV46459Green +1.0
Strategic Vision (R)04/28 - 04/30800 LV434512Doyle +2.0
Rasmussen04/20 - 04/20500 LV43476Doyle +4.0
Strategic Vision (R)04/07 - 04/09800 LV434314Tie
WPR03/29 - 04/07400 A354322Doyle +8.0
Rasmussen03/20 - 03/20500 LV404515Doyle +5.0
Strategic Vision (R)03/03 - 03/05800 LV444412Tie
Strategic Vision (R)01/27 - 01/29800 LV434413Doyle +1.0
Rasmussen01/23 - 01/23500 LV41486Doyle +7.0
Strategic Vision (R)12/16 - 12/18800 LV434512Doyle +2.0
Rasmussen12/08 - 12/08500 LV394510Doyle +6.0
Strategic Vision (R)11/11 - 11/13800 RV44479Doyle +3.0
WPR10/31 - 11/11400 A324523Doyle +13.0
Strategic Vision (R)10/17 - 10/19800 RV434710Doyle +4.0
WI Policy Res.10/02 - 10/04600 A334621Doyle +13.0
All Commentary & News Stories
- WI: Voters Send Mixed Signals to Doyle - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- WI: Tough Contests Expected to Boost State's Turnout - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- WI: Green Voted for Key Bills Backed by Donors - Associated Press
- WI: Thompson Backs Green on Stem Cells, Slams Doyle in New Ad - Associated Press
- WI: Sharp Distinctions Give Voters Stark Choices - Minneapolis Star Tribune
- WI: Stem Cell Issue Key in Governor Race - Minneapolis Star Tribune
- WI: Gov Candidates Testy in Last Debate - Madison Capital Times
- WI: Doyle, Green Spar on Abortion - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- WI: Green Bay TV Station Pulls Anti-Doyle Ad - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- WI: Did Green Break Campaign Finance Laws? - NBC News
- WI: Republican Linked to Green Quits State Elections Board - Associated Press
- WI: 4 Years Ago, Doyle Didn't Expect 5% Growth - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- WI: Hundreds Turn Out to Show Support for Doyle's Re-Election - Sheboygan Press
- Alaska Governor's Defeat Latest Sign of Surly Electorate - USA Today
- WI Governor Poll: Doyle (D) 49% Green (R) 41% - Rasmussen Reports
- WI Governor Poll: Doyle (D) 45% Green (R) 44% - Strategic Vision
- WI Governor Poll: Doyle (D) 48% Green (R) 38% - Research 2000
- Greg Borowski on Wisconsin Governor's Race (Video) - Washington Journal
- WI Poll: Doyle's Lead Holds in Gov. Race; Kohl Cruising to Another Senate Term - Rasmussen
- WI Governor Poll: Doyle (D) 43% Green (R) 42% - Strategic Vision
- WI Governor Poll: Doyle (D) 49% Green (R) 36% - UWSC
- WI: Stem Cells Back in Political Spotlight - Washington Post
- WI Governor Poll: Doyle (D) 49% Green (R) 37% - WPRI
- WI Governor Poll: Green (R) 46% Doyle (D) 45% - Strategic Vision
- WI: Thompson Won't Seek State Helm - Green Bay Press-Gazette/AP
- WI Poll: Sen. Kohl, Gov. Doyle Vulnerable - Strategic Vision
- WI Governor Poll: Doyle (D) 47% Green (R) 43% - Rasmussen Reports
- WI Governor Poll: Doyle (D) 43% Green (R) 43% - Strategic Vision
- WI Governor Poll: Gov. Doyle Leads by Five - Rasmussen Reports
- WI: In Governor's Race, the Rules Have Changed - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- WI: GOP Chairman Says Gov. Doyle is Vulnerable - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- WI Poll: Gov. Doyle Vulnerable to Republican Challenge - Strategic Vision