A new poll shows former Nebraska Governor and outgoing U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns with a massive lead in the Republican primary, according to the Lincoln Journal Star.

Johanns leads with 58%, followed by state Attorney General Jon Bruning at 16%, and former Omaha Mayor Haul Daub trailing with 12%. In an earlier poll, commissioned by Bruning, Johanns led by a much smaller margin: 39% to Bruning's 30% in a head-to-head race.

Johanns will formally enter the race in about two weeks, according to the report. Democrats are still awaiting a final decision from former Senator Bob Kerrey, who is considering a bid, but has sent out some signals that he may take a pass on the race.