Landmark Poll Shows Strong Republican Gains Statewide

Written by Landmark Communications

Landmark Communications Inc. has released Georgia's most detailed analysis to date of statewide voter opinions leading up to the Nov. 2 general election.

In the race for governor, Republican Nathan Deal is leading Democrat Roy Barnes 47 percent to 39 percent. Libertarian John Monds carries 4 percent, which is slightly higher than the traditional Libertarian vote.

Results for other notable races:

U.S. SENATE
Republican Johnny Isakson is defeating Democrat Michael Thurmond by a 56-35 percent margin. Libertarian Chuck Donovan carries 2 percent.

LT. GOVERNOR
Republican Casey Cagle is winning his re-election by a substantial margin. Cagle currently carries 50 percent of the vote to Democrat Carol Porter's 34 percent.

COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE
Republican Ralph Hudgens is winning 54 percent of the vote against Democrat Mary Squires' 28 percent. Libertarian Shane Bruce carries 4 percent.

COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE
Republican Gary Black is winning by a 48 percent to 32 percent margin over Democrat J.B. Powell. Libertarian Kevin Cherry carries 3 percent.

Landmark surveyed randomly selected active Georgia voters, and only those saying they will "definitely vote" or are "likely vote" were included in final results. A total of 3,277 voters participated and completed all questions during an Oct. 19 telephone survey. The margin of error of the survey is plus or minus 1.71 percent.

NOTE – Full results available at Landmarkcommunications.net