Here Are The Results of SurveyUSA Election Poll #10291

Geography Surveyed: Texas
Data Collected: 09/16/2006 - 09/18/2006
Release Date: 09/19/2006 11:10 AM ET
Sponsors: KEYE-TV Austin, WOAI-TV San Antonio

Perry Going Nowhere at 35%, But That May Be Just Enough To Win Re-Election: In an election for Texas Governor today, 9/19/06, Republican incumbent Rick Perry wins with only 35% of the vote, according to a SurveyUSA election poll conducted for KEYE-TV Austin and WOAI-TV San Antonio. Perry's 35% today is identical to the 35% support Perry received in SurveyUSA's most recent pre-election tracking poll, released 6/26/06. But, against a crowded field, with 4 candidates polling in double-digits, 35% for Perry is enough to be returned to office. 7 weeks to Election Day, Democrat Chris Bell and Independent Richard "Kinky" Friedman tie for 2nd place, both with 23%, Independent Carole Keeton Strayhorn gets 15%. Compared to SurveyUSA's June poll, Bell is up 3 points, Friedman is up 2 points, Strayhorn is down 4 points. Perry is backed by 56% of Republicans, 57% of Conservatives, and 42% of voters age 65+. Friedman's support is strongest among Independents, men, and young voters. Bell is supported by 55% of black voters and 55% of Democrats. Strayhorn's support is concentrated among women, voters over age 50, and moderates.

Filtering: 1,000 Texas adults were interviewed 9/16/06 - 9/18/06. Of them, 863 were Registered Voters. Of them, 536 were judged to be "likely" voters. Crosstabs reflect Likely Voters.