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(WOIO) The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Likely Voters in the Buckeye State shows Portman with 51% support versus Democratic Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher's 42% when leaners are included. One percent (1%) prefer some other candidate, and six percent (6%) remain undecided.
Portman held a 49% to 41% lead two weeks ago when leaners were part of the totals. The race remains Leans Republican in the Rasmussen Reports Election 2010 Senate Balance of Power rankings.
Excluding leaners, it's a 49% to 41% race with Portman in the lead. Prior to the latest findings, the GOP candidate has led Fisher in nearly every survey since February with 42% to 49% of the vote. The Democratic hopeful in that same period has picked up 37% to 43% support.