Can Democrats win a heavily Republican Eastern Shore district with the help of the GOP congressman who's vacating the seat? A new Research 2000/DailyKos poll suggests they may be able to. The survey of 400 likely voters conducted 10/20-22 had a margin of error of +/- 4.9%. State Senator Andy Harris, the Republican, and Democratic Queen Anne County State's Attorney Frank Kratovil were tested.

General Election Matchup
(All / Dem / GOP / Ind / Men / Wom)
Andy Harris (R)......44 / 13 / 79 / 42 / 48 / 40
Frank Kratovil (D)...40 / 71 / 5 / 43 / 38 / 42

With backing from outgoing Republican Rep. Wayne Gilchrest, Democrat Frank Kratovil has a shot to pick off a GOP seat. It helps that his base is on the Eastern Shore, while Harris' base is in Baltimore County, a smaller part of the district.