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Connecticut 4th District
Polling Data
| Poll | Date | Sample | Shays (R) | Himes (D) | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Univ. of Connecticut | 10/08 - 10/15 | 501 LV | 44 | 44 | Tie |
| SurveyUSA | 10/13 - 10/14 | 602 LV | 45 | 48 | Himes +3 |
| Sacred Heart Univ | 09/22 - 09/25 | 400 LV | 41 | 31 | Shays +10 |
Race Summary
After eight comfortable re-elections, Rep. Christopher Shays had close calls in his last two races thanks to his support for the war in Iraq. Now, as the lone Republican House member from New England, Shays continues to get hit on the issue by Jim Himes (D), a businessman and non-profit executive who has stayed financially competitive.
Previous Election Results
House
2006: Shays (R) 51, Farrell (D) 48
2004: Shays (R) 52, Farrell (D) 48
2002: Shays (R) 64, Sanchez (D) 36
President
2004: Kerry (D) 52, Bush (R) 46
2000: Gore (D) 53, Bush (R) 43
All Commentary & News Stories
- Obama Cuts Radio Spot for Himes - Hartford Courant
- Shays, Himes Differ on Economy in Debate - The Hartford Courant
- GOP's Only House Seat In New England In Play - Wall Street Journal
- NYC Mayor Bloomberg Endorses Shays - WSTC/WNLK
- It's All About Economy for Shays, Himes - Boston Globe
- Shays Set for Nine Debates, Himes Hasn't Agreed - Greenwich-Post