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Tennessee Senate
Polling Data
| Poll | Date | Sample | Alexander (R) | Tuke (D) | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Results | -- | -- | 65.2 | 31.6 | Alexander +33.6 |
| RCP Average | 09/15 - 10/22 | -- | 57.0 | 32.5 | Alexander +24.5 |
| Research 2000 | 10/21 - 10/22 | 600 LV | 59 | 37 | Alexander +22 |
| Rasmussen | 10/16 - 10/16 | 500 LV | 62 | 34 | Alexander +28 |
| Middle Tn. State U. | 09/15 - 09/27 | 635 A | 50 | 26 | Alexander +24 |
| Mason-Dixon | 09/22 - 09/24 | 625 LV | 57 | 33 | Alexander +24 |
Race Summary
Lamar Alexander, who served as governor from 1978-1986, is heavily favored to retain his seat for a second term.
Former state Democratic Party Chairman Bob Tuke won 32% in the six-candidate August 7 Democratic primary.
Tennessee gave Pres. Bush a 14-point victory in 2004, after he won by just 4 points in 2000. Bill Clinton carried the state twice.
Previous Election Results
Senate
2006: Corker (R) 51, Ford (D) 48
2002: Alexander (R) 54, Clement (D) 44
2000: Frist (R) 65, Clark (D) 32
1996: Thompson (R) 61, Gordon (D) 37
President
2004: Bush (R) 57, Kerry (D) 43
2000: Bush (R) 51, Gore (D) 47
1996: Clinton (D) 48, Dole (R) 46
Demographics
Population (2007 est.): 6,156,719
Registered Voters: No party registration
Occupation: Blue Collar 30.2% | White Collar 55.6% | Gray Collar 14.2%
Race: White 79.2% | Black 16.3 % | Hispanic 2.2% | Asian 1.0%
Occupation: Blue Collar 30.2% | White Collar 55.6% | Gray Collar 14.2%
Race: White 79.2% | Black 16.3 % | Hispanic 2.2% | Asian 1.0%
Polling Data
| Poll | Date | Sample | Alexander (R) | Tuke (D) | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Results | -- | -- | 65.2 | 31.6 | Alexander +33.6 |
| RCP Average | 09/15 - 10/22 | -- | 57.0 | 32.5 | Alexander +24.5 |
| Research 2000 | 10/21 - 10/22 | 600 LV | 59 | 37 | Alexander +22 |
| Rasmussen | 10/16 - 10/16 | 500 LV | 62 | 34 | Alexander +28 |
| Rasmussen | 09/29 - 09/29 | 500 LV | 56 | 32 | Alexander +24 |
| Middle Tn. State U. | 09/15 - 09/27 | 635 A | 50 | 26 | Alexander +24 |
| Mason-Dixon | 09/22 - 09/24 | 625 LV | 57 | 33 | Alexander +24 |
| Ayres McHenry (R)* | 08/10 - 08/12 | 500 RV | 60 | 30 | Alexander +30 |