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Latest Polls and Updates
Conservative Ranking
Utah is the 3rd most conservative state, voting
35.30% more Republican in the 2008 presidential elections than the national average.
Partisan Trend
Based on voting patterns since 1992, Utah is trending REPUBLICAN in presidential
elections.
GOP Trend Ranking
Utah ranks 11th among the 50 states.
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Incumbent: Republican incumbent Bob Bennett seeks a 4th in 2010. He faces only minor primary opposition.
GOP Candidates
Bob Bennett - Incumbent
Tim Bridgewater
Cherilyn Eager
David Leavitt
Mike Lee
Chris Stout
James William, III
DEM Candidates
Sam Granato
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Polling Data - polls to be tracked after party primaries
Projection Data - table to be filled out after party primaries
Preliminary Projection - Solid GOP Hold
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Interim: Republican Gary Herbert seeks election to a first term in 2010. He faces no primary opposition.
GOP Candidates
Gary Herbert - Incumbent
DEM Candidates
None at present
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Polling Data - polls to be tracked after party primaries
Projection Data - table to be filled out after party primaries
Preliminary Projection - Strong GOP Hold
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No competitive races in 2010
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Projected winner listed first
District 1: Rob Bishop (R)-inc (currently unopposed)
District 2: Jim Matheson (D)-inc vs. Morgan Philpot (R)
District 3: Jason Chaffetz (R)-inc (currently unopposed)
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Election Timeline
March 20, 2010 - Deadline to file for candidacy
June 22, 2010 - Primary elections
November 2, 2010 - Election day
Current Partisan Breakdown
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| National Delegation |
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2 GOP |
| Representatives |
2 GOP, 1 DEM |
| State Government |
| Governor |
GOP |
| Lt. Governor |
GOP |
| State Senate - GOP control |
21 GOP, 8 DEM |
| State House - GOP control |
53 GOP, 22 DEM |
Current Office Holders
Governor: Gary Herbert (R) - 1st term (partial), special election in 2010
Lt. Governor: Gregory Bell (R) - 1st term (partial), up for election in 2012
Senior Senator: Orrin Hatch (R) - 6th term, up for re-election in 2012
Junior Senator: Bob Bennett (R) - 3rd term, up for re-election in 2010
House District 1: Rob Bishop (R) - 4th term
House District 2: Jim Matheson (D) - 5th term
House District 3: Jason Chaffetz (R) - 1st term
Historical Partisan Snapshot
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| Race |
2000 |
2002 |
2004 |
2006 |
2008 |
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| President |
Solid R |
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Solid R |
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Solid R |
Senate |
| Class 1 |
Solid R |
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Solid R |
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| Class 3 |
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Solid R |
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| Governor |
Solid R |
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Solid R |
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Solid R |
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| House |
2 GOP
1 DEM |
2 GOP
1 DEM |
2 GOP
1 DEM |
2 GOP
1 DEM |
2 GOP
1 DEM |
| CD-1 |
Solid R |
Solid R |
Solid R |
Solid R |
Solid R |
| CD-2 |
Strong D |
Weak D |
Strong D |
Solid D |
Solid D |
| CD-3 |
Solid R |
Solid R |
Solid R |
Solid R |
Solid R |
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| BOLD - party turnover |
Race ratings:
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"Weak" - less than 5%
"Mod" - 5% to less than 10%
"Strong" - 10% to 15%
"Solid" - greater than 15%
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