As word leaks that Rep. Tom Udall is definitely in the Senate race, the nascent campaign has released a poll showing him way ahead of any other candidate. The poll, conducted for Udall's campaign, from Democratic firm Fairbanks, Maslin, Maullin and Associates, also tested Reps. Heather Wilson and Steve Pearce as well as Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez and developer Don Wiviott.

The poll was conducted 10/23-27 and surveyed 500 likely general election voters, for a margin of error of 4.3%. They also surveyed 439 likely Democratic primary voters for a margin of error of 4.6%.

General Election Matchups
Udall 52
Wilson 36

Udall 50
Pearce 33

Chaves 47
Wilson 43

Pearce 44
Chavez 40

Primary Election Matchup
Udall 50
Chavez 30
Wiviott 2