Republican McKenna with Slight Edge over Democrat Inslee in Race for Governor of Washington: Washington state voters back Initiative 1125, which would restrict how toll money can be spent, according to a SurveyUSA poll  conducted exclusively for KING5 TV in Seattle. By 5:4, voters say it is wrong for toll revenue to be spent on pedestrian, bicycle, and transit improvements. Voters split on whether tolls collected on one roadway should be used to improve another. Voters overwhelmingly say that one a road has been paid for, tolls on that road should be eliminated.

Voters are split on Initiative 1183, which would close state liquor stores, 47% in favor, 38% against. The wealthy support, the poor oppose.Republican McKenna with Slight Edge over Democrat Inslee in Race for Governor of Washington: 13 months until ballots are mailed in the election for Governor of Washington, Republican Rob McKenna has a slight advantage over Democrat Jay Inslee, 44% to 38%. Eastern Washington favors McKenna 2:1; the rest of the state is divided.

Democrat Ferguson Edges Republican Dunn in Race for Attorney General: Women, middle-aged voters, and moderates break for Democrat Bob Ferguson in the race for state Attorney General, giving Ferguson an early 39% to 34% advantage over Republican Reagan Dunn, 13 months until ballots are mailed.

Evergreen State Divided on Whether Obama Jobs Bill Will Create Jobs Here: A third of Washington says President Obama’s proposed jobs bill will create new jobs in the state, a third say the bill will fail to create new jobs, and a third don’t know. Half the state has confidence in the President’s ability to improve the economy, the other half has no confidence.

Washington State Supports 3:1 Raising Income Tax on Wealthiest: Democrats by 12:1 and independents by more than 2:1 support raising the income tax on Americans who earn more than $200,000 a year. Republicans are divided.

Cell-phone respondents included in this research: 600 Washington state adults were interviewed 09/21/11 and 09/22/11 and were asked questions about President Obama, the jobs bill, and income tax. Of the adults, 529 were registered to vote in Washington state and were asked about the Governor, the Attorney General and the ballot measures. Approximately 25% of those interviewed for this study do not use a home telephone to make and receive calls. The research was conducted multi-mode. Those without a home telephone saw the questions displayed visually on their cell phone or other electronic device.