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Minnesota Snapshot
RCP House Ranking: Toss UpSenate Race: Franken (D) vs. Coleman (R)*
Presidential Race: Obama (D) vs. McCain (R)
Competitive House Races: MN-3 | MN-6
Key 2006 State Races: Sen | Gov | MN-1 | MN-6
2004 President: Kerry (D) vs. Bush (R)
Polling Data
| Poll | Date | Sample | Paulsen (R) | Madia (D) | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SurveyUSA | 10/29 - 10/30 | 647 LV | 46 | 41 | Paulsen +5 |
| SurveyUSA | 10/26 - 10/27 | 643 LV | 45 | 44 | Paulsen +1 |
| SurveyUSA | 10/6 - 10/7 | 634 LV | 43 | 46 | Madia +3 |
| SurveyUSA | 8/26 - 8/28 | 636 LV | 44 | 41 | Paulsen +3 |
Race Summary
Although fellow Republicans wanted Rep. Jim Ramstad to reconsider his retirement, the GOP is confident state Rep. Erik Paulsen (R) can retain the seat. National Democrats’ choice candidate, state Sen. Terri Bonoff (DFL), lost her party's endorsement to upstart attorney and Iraq war veteran Ashwin Madia. Madia is keeping pace with Paulsen in fundraising and Democrats still believe this is prime pick-up territory.
Previous Election Results
House
2006: Ramstad (R) 65, Wilde (D) 35
2004: Ramstad (R) 65, Watts (D) 35
2002: Ramstad (R) 72, Stanton (D) 28
President
2004: Bush (R) 51, Kerry (D) 48
2000: Bush (R) 50, Gore (D) 46
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