Several important U.S. Senate races

September 14th, 2008 • Related • Filed Under

Undoubtedly I left a few out. If so, go to Real Clear Politics’ Senate Polls to get much more.

(note: * signifies incumbent)

Alaska (Recent controversy has Stevens’ credibility questioned among voters. Still the race is tight and Stevens is an incumbent with GOP momentum)
Mark Begich (D) 48
Ted Stevens* (R) 45

Kentucky (McConnell has kept a wide lead and could win by as much as 20% on election day)
Mitch McConnell* (R) 52
Bruce Lunsford (D) 40

Louisiana (As of August 17. Some internal polling has the race closer but most major polls show Landrieu winning this race)
Mary Landrieu* (D) 50
John Kennedy (R) 37

Minnesota (As of August 17. Some polls show it much closer but most see this seat safe for Coleman)
Norm Coleman* (R) 47
Al Franken (D) 41

Mississippi (The race was closer in the beginning with Musgrove leading earlier, but Wicker looks to have connected with the voters and will win)
Roger Wicker* (R) 48
Ronnie Musgrove (D) 43

New Mexico (Udall’s double digit lead has been erased. The recent GOP momentum may end up deciding this race but the edge goes to Udall)
Tom Udall (D) 51
Steve Pearce (R) 44

North Carolina (This race is more competitive than the numbers show. Just recently Dole began to create some distance between Hagan)
Elizabeth Dole* (R) 46
Kay Hagan (D) 41

Texas (Competitive at first but Cornyn has widened the gap. If GOP momentum continues, he could win by 20%)
John Cornyn* (R) 52
Rick Noriega (D) 38

Virginia (Warner is very popular in Virginia as an ex-Governor. Nothing is going to help Gilmore win this race)
Mark Warner (D) 57
Jim Gilmore (R) 34

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