Washington State Likely Voters
If November's election for U.S. Senate in Washington State were held today, whom would you support if the candidates are: [If undecided: If you had to decide today, are you leaning more towards:]
Patty Murray, the Democratic candidate Dino Rossi, the Republican candidate Other Undecided
Row % Row % Row % Row %
Washington State Likely Voters 48% 47% <1% 5%
Party ID Democrat 96% 2% <1% 2%
Republican 4% 94% <1% 1%
Independent 36% 57% 1% 7%
Tea Party Supporters 8% 90% <1% 2%
Enthusiasm About Voting in November Very enthusiastic 42% 54% <1% 3%
Enthusiastic 52% 41% <1% 7%
Not enthusiastic 67% 22% 3% 8%
Political Ideology Liberal 90% 7% <1% 3%
Moderate 54% 38% <1% 8%
Conservative 10% 89% <1% 1%
Region King County (Seattle) 57% 40% <1% 4%
Greater Puget Sound 46% 47% 1% 6%
Olympic Peninsula / Southwest 48% 52% <1% 0%
Eastern Washington 35% 59% <1% 6%
Income Less $50,000 52% 42% <1% 6%
$50,000-$99,999 47% 51% 1% 1%
$100,000 or more 50% 45% <1% 4%
Income Less than $50,000 52% 42% <1% 6%
$50,000 or more 48% 49% <1% 2%
Race White 47% 49% <1% 4%
Non White 52% 36% 2% 10%
Age Under 45 45% 48% 1% 5%
45 or older 49% 47% <1% 4%
Gender Men 41% 53% <1% 6%
Women 55% 41% <1% 4%
Views of U.S. Economy The worst is yet to come 23% 74% <1% 3%
The worst is behind us 73% 22% 1% 5%
Obama Approval Rating Approve 87% 7% <1% 6%
Disapprove 6% 91% 1% 2%
Interview Type Landline 51% 46% <1% 4%
Cell Phone 36% 55% 1% 8%
October 20, 2010 Marist Poll Washington State Likely Voters including early voters and those who are undecided yet leaning toward a candidate "N=589 MOE +/- 4%". Totals may not add to 100 due to rounding.