Iowa: Election 2006 (Governor)

• Election Matchup
• Democratic Primary
• Candidate Favorability Ratings
• Candidate Political Ideology
• Candidate Traits
• Impact of Candidate Abortion Views on Vote
• Campaign Advertising

Election Matchup

Chet Culver (D) vs. Jim Nussle (R)

1 "If the 2006 election for Governor were held today, who would you vote for if the choice were between Chet Culver, the Democrat, and Jim Nussle, the Republican?"

2 "If the election for Governor were held today, would you vote for Republican Jim Nussle or for Democrat Chet Culver?"

3 "If the election for Iowa governor were held today, and the candidates were Jim Nussle for the Republicans and Chet Culver for the Democrats, for whom would you vote?" The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

Jim Nussle (R) vs. Michael Blouin (D)

1 "If the 2006 election for Governor were held today, who would you vote for if the choice were between Michael Blouin, the Democrat, and Jim Nussle, the Republican?"

2 "If the election for Governor were held today would you vote for Republican Jim Nussle or for Democrat Mike Blouin?"

Jim Nussle (R) vs. Ed Fallon (D)

1 "If the 2006 election for Governor were held today, who would you vote for if the choice were between Ed Fallon, the Democrat, and Jim Nussle, the Republican?"

2 "If the election for Governor were held today would you vote for Republican Jim Nussle or for Democrat Ed Fallon?"

Jim Nussle (R) vs. Patty Judge (D)

1 "If the 2006 election for Governor were held today, who would you vote for if the choice were between Patty Judge, the Democrat, and Jim Nussle, the Republican?"

2 "If the election for Governor were held today would you vote for Republican Jim Nussle or for Democrat Patty Judge?"

Chet Culver (D) vs. Bob Vander Plaats (R)

1 "If the 2006 election for Governor were held today, who would you vote for if the choice were between Chet Culver, the Democrat, and Bob Vander Plaats, the Republican?"

Ed Fallon (D) vs. Bob Vander Plaats (R)

1 "If the 2006 election for Governor were held today, who would you vote for if the choice were between Ed Fallon, the Democrat, and Bob Vander Plaats, the Republican?"

Patty Judge (D) vs. Bob Vander Plaats (R)

1 "If the 2006 election for Governor were held today, who would you vote for if the choice were between Patty Judge, the Democrat, and Bob Vander Plaats, the Republican?"

Michael Blouin (D) vs. Bob Vander Plaats (R)

1 "If the 2006 election for Governor were held today, who would you vote for if the choice were between Michael Blouin, the Democrat, and Bob Vander Plaats, the Republican?"

Tom Vilsack (D) vs. Other Candidates

1 "Governor Tom Vilsack chose not to run for reelection - but just hypothetically - if he were running in this election would you vote for him over the candidates currently running or not?" The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

Democratic Primary

Democratic Primary Matchup

1 "If you were voting today for the Democratic nominee for Governor, which of the following would you vote for? Chet Culver, Michael Blouin, Ed Fallon." Poll of likely Democratic primary voters.

2 Poll of likely Democrat primary voters. The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

Candidate Favorability Ratings

Chet Culver Favorability Rating

1 "Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Chet Culver?"

2 "Do you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable impression of ... Chet Culver?"

3 Poll of likely Democratic primary voters. The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

4 "Would you say your feelings toward Iowa Secretary of State and candidate for governor Chet Culver are very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? If you don't know the person, just say so." The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

5 "I'd like to mention the names of some people in the news - both in Iowa and nationally. For each name I read, please tell me if your feelings towards that person are very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable. ... Iowa Secretary of State and candidate for governor Chet Culver." The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

Jim Nussle Favorability Rating

1 "Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Jim Nussle?"

2 "Do you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable impression of ... Jim Nussle?"

3 "Would you say your feelings toward Congressman and candidate for governor Jim Nussle are very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable? If you don't know the person, just say so." The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

4 "I'd like to mention the names of some people in the news - both in Iowa and nationally. For each name I read, please tell me if your feelings towards that person are very favorable, mostly favorable, mostly unfavorable, or very unfavorable. ... Congressman and candidate for governor Jim Nussle." The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

Michael Blouin Favorability Rating

1 "Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Michael Blouin?"

2 "Do you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable impression of ... Michael Blouin?"

3 Poll of likely Democratic primary voters. The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

Ed Fallon Favorability Rating

1 "Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Ed Fallon?"

2 "Do you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable impression of ... Ed Fallon?"

3 Poll of likely Democratic primary voters. The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

Patty Judge Favorability Rating

1 "Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Patty Judge?"

2 "Do you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable impression of ... Patty Judge?"

Bob Vander Plaats Favorability Rating

1 "Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Bob Vander Plaats?"

Sal Mohamed Favorability Rating

1 Poll of likely Democratic primary voters. The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

Candidate Political Ideology

Chet Culver Political Ideology

1 "For each of the following, please let me know if you believe that person is politically conservative, moderate, or liberal ... Chet Culver."

Jim Nussle Political Ideology

1 "For each of the following, please let me know if you believe that person is politically conservative, moderate, or liberal ... Jim Nussle."

Candidate Traits

Candidate Traits

1 "For each of the following, please tell me who you would do better if elected governor - Chet Culver or Jim Nussle." The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

Statements Hurting Or Helping Candidates

1 "I'm going to mention some things the candidates have said about themselves or each other during the campaign. For each, please tell me if this does more to hurt the person mentioned or help him. Just answer "hurt" or "help," or "does not matter." The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

Impact of Candidate Abortion Views on Vote

Jim Nussle: Support for Abortion

1 "As you may know, Jim Nussle has stated that he favors a law in Iowa that would ban all abortions except those necessary to save the life of the mother. Does this make you more or less likely to vote for Jim Nussle, or does it have no real effect on your vote?"

Campaign Advertising

View of Campaign Ads

1 "Which of the following three statements best reflects your attitudes toward the campaign ads for governor you see on TV or hear on the radio?" The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.

Campaign Ads Influenced How Will Vote

1 "Is there anything you've heard or seen in the candidates' TV or radio ads that has influenced how you will vote?" The Iowa Poll is sponsored by the Des Moines Register.