NYS Likely Voters
If next week's election for U.S. Senate in New York 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:]
Charles Schumer, the Democratic candidate Jay Townsend, the Republican candidate Other Undecided
Row % Row % Row % Row %
NYS Likely Voters 60% 36% 1% 3%
Party Registration Democrat 87% 10% <1% 3%
Republican 28% 68% 2% 2%
Non-enrolled 54% 36% 4% 6%
Tea Party Supporters 23% 75% <1% 3%
Enthusiasm About Voting Next Week Very enthusiastic 56% 41% 2% 1%
Somewhat enthusiastic 71% 24% <1% 5%
Not enthusiastic 48% 40% 3% 10%
Political Ideology Liberal 94% 5% <1% 2%
Moderate 71% 24% 1% 5%
Conservative 29% 66% 3% 1%
Region New York City 74% 20% 3% 3%
Suburbs 56% 42% 1% 1%
Upstate 55% 40% 1% 4%
Income Less $50,000 54% 41% <1% 6%
$50,000-$99,999 67% 31% 2% <1%
$100,000 or more 61% 35% 2% 2%
Income Less than $50,000 54% 41% <1% 6%
$50,000 or more 64% 33% 2% 1%
Race White 57% 39% 2% 3%
Non White 80% 14% <1% 5%
Age Under 45 61% 30% 5% 4%
45 or older 60% 38% <1% 2%
Gender Men 54% 43% 2% 1%
Women 66% 28% 1% 5%
Views of U.S. Economy The worst is yet to come 38% 56% 1% 5%
The worst is behind us 81% 17% 1% 1%
Interview Type Landline 60% 35% 2% 2%
Cell Phone 57% 38% <1% 5%
October 30, 2010 Marist Poll New York Likely Voters Including Early Voters and Those Who Are Undecided Yet Leaning Toward a Candidate "N=415 MOE +/- 5%". Totals may not add to 100 due to rounding.