Poll: Dems On Track To Winning Major Senate Seat
Democrats could be in for a major Senate win in the GOP stronghold of Alaska, a new poll finds.
The survey by local firm Hellenthal and Associates finds Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich leading longtime incumbent Republican Ted Stevens by a margin of 51%-44%, thanks in large measure to the ethics investigations that have dogged the incumbent.
Democrats haven't won a federal election in Alaska since 1974, so a win here would definitely be a really big deal.
Meanwhile, the poll also shows Rep. Don Young (R) narrowly trailing his primary opponent, Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell, by 37%-34%. The data shows that Young would likely lose the general election by a 58%-38% landslide against likely Dem nominee Ethan Berkowitz, while Parnell edges out Berkowitz 43%-38% in a trial heat.

New Poll Shows Dem Challenger Leading Don Young


