A poll conducted by Anchorage-based Ivan Moore Research for the Alaska Correctional Officers Association has ex-Wasila Mayor Sarah Palin at 44% among Republican voters, leading businessman John Binkley and incumbent Frank Murkowski, who garnered 27% and 18%, respectively.

The same poll, which was conducted between June 1 and 4, has former governor Tony Knowles far ahead of state Representative Eric Croft among Democratic voters, 82% to 14%.

Seventy-three percent of Alaskans view Governor Murkowksi unfavorably.