OCTOBER 27 th , 2014 MEMORANDUM TO: REPUBLICAN GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION FROM: DAVID FLAHERTY, MAGELLAN STRATEGIES RE: MAINE GOVERNOR SURVEY SUMMARY ________________________________________________________________________ This memorandum is a summary of an automated survey of 869 likely voters in Maine. The survey was fielded October 23 rd and 24 th and has a margin of error of +/- 3.32% at the 95% confidence level. Survey Findings The survey finds Republican Governor Paul LePage and Democrat Mike Michaud in a statistical tie with one week to go before Election Day. Among all voters, Paul LePage has 42.3% support; Mike Michaud has 41.6%, and independent candidate Eliot Cutler has 13.2% support. Among all male voters Paul LePage leads Mike Michaud by 3 points, 43% to 40% respectively, and among all female voters Mike Michaud leads by 1 point, 43% to 42% respectively. Independent Eliot Cutler’s strongest base of support is among married men and independent voters, with 16%. The image ratings of both Paul LePage and Mike Michaud are very similar. Among all voters, 47% have a favorable opinion of Mike Michaud and 46% have an unfavorable opinion of him. For Paul LePage 48% of voters have a favorable opinion of him and 47% have an unfavorable opinion of him. The following table shows the ballot test by voter subgroup. US Senate Ballot Test by Voter Subgroup All Voters All Men Mar. Men Sing. Men All Wom Mar. Wom. Sing. Wom. All Rep All Dem All Ind LePage Net +0.7 +2.6 +7.7 -16.5 -1.0 +4.9 -7.6 +63.9 +56.8 -1.3 LePage 42.3% 43.0% 44.8% 34.6% 41.7% 44.9% 37.7% 75.6% 14.0% 39.1% Michaud 41.6% 40.4% 37.1% 51.1% 42.7% 40.0% 45.3% 11.7% 70.8% 40.4% Cutler 13.2% 14.2% 16.1% 10.5% 12.2% 12.3% 12.5% 10.8% 12.4% 16.4% Other 1.2% 0.7% 0.8% 0.6% 1.6% 1.8% 1.5% 0.5% 1.2% 1.9% Undecided 1.7% 1.7% 1.2% 3.2% 1.8% 1.0% 3.0% 1.4% 1.6% 2.2% Survey Commissioned By The Republican Governor’s Association commissioned this survey.
This memorandum is a summary of an automated survey of 869 likely voters in Maine. The survey was fielded October 23rd and 24th and has a margin of error of +/- 3.32% at the 95% confidence level.
The survey finds Republican Governor Paul LePage and Democrat Mike Michaud in a statistical tie with one week to go before Election Day. Among all voters, Paul LePage has 42.3% support; Mike Michaud has 41.6%, and independent candidate Eliot Cutler has 13.2% support. Among all male voters Paul LePage leads Mike Michaud by 3 points, 43% to 40% respectively, and among all female voters Mike Michaud leads by 1 point, 43% to 42% respectively. Independent Eliot Cutler’s strongest base of support is among married men and independent voters, with 16%.
The image ratings of both Paul LePage and Mike Michaud are very similar. Among all voters, 47% have a favorable opinion of Mike Michaud and 46% have an unfavorable opinion of him. For Paul LePage 48% of voters have a favorable opinion of him and 47% have an unfavorable opinion of him. The following table shows the ballot test by voter subgroup.
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!OCTOBER 27th, 2014 MEMORANDUM TO: REPUBLICAN GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION FROM: DAVID FLAHERTY, MAGELLAN STRATEGIES RE: MAINE GOVERNOR SURVEY SUMMARY ________________________________________________________________________ This memorandum is a summary of an automated survey of 869 likely voters in Maine. The survey was fielded October 23rd and 24th and has a margin of error of +/- 3.32% at the 95% confidence level. Survey Findings The survey finds Republican Governor Paul LePage and Democrat Mike Michaud in a statistical tie with one week to go before Election Day. Among all voters, Paul LePage has 42.3% support; Mike Michaud has 41.6%, and independent candidate Eliot Cutler has 13.2% support. Among all male voters Paul LePage leads Mike Michaud by 3 points, 43% to 40% respectively, and among all female voters Mike Michaud leads by 1 point, 43% to 42% respectively. Independent Eliot Cutler’s strongest base of support is among married men and independent voters, with 16%. The image ratings of both Paul LePage and Mike Michaud are very similar. Among all voters, 47% have a favorable opinion of Mike Michaud and 46% have an unfavorable opinion of him. For Paul LePage 48% of voters have a favorable opinion of him and 47% have an unfavorable opinion of him. The following table shows the ballot test by voter subgroup.
Survey Commissioned By The Republican Governor’s Association commissioned this survey.
Magellan Strategies Maine Governor Survey Summary 869n, MoE +/- 3.32%, October 23rd – 24th, 2014
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Survey Methodology This survey was conducted using automated voice recorded technology. The sample for this survey was randomly drawn from a Maine voter file. The results were weighted based upon past voter demographics of the non-Presidential voting population in Maine. Any questions regarding the methodology of this survey should be directed to David Flaherty of Magellan Strategies at [email protected] or 303-861-8585. The survey toplines and crosstabs are included in this document.
!!!!!Maine General Election Survey Topline Results Magellan Strategies are pleased to present the topline results for an 869n autodial survey of likely general election voters in the state of Maine. The interviews were conducted October 23rd and 24th, 2014. This survey has a margin of error of +/- 3.32% at the 95 percent confidence interval. This survey was weighted based upon past general election voting demographics. T1. Are you registered to vote as a Republican, a Democrat, an independent, or are you not registered to vote? Democrat ................................................................ 35% Republican .............................................................. 33% Independent ............................................................ 32%
T2. How likely are you to vote in the upcoming November general election? Extremely likely ....................................................... 94% Very likely ................................................................. 5% Somewhat likely ........................................................ 1%
T3. Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Mike Michaud? Favorable ................................................................ 47% Unfavorable ............................................................ 46% Heard of, No Opinion ............................................... 7% Never Heard of ......................................................... 0% Name ID ............................................................... 100% Hard Name ID ........................................................ 93%
Magellan ID#: MEGEN-102314 Maine General Election Survey Topline Results Field Dates: 10/23/14 – 10/24/14, MoE +/- 3.32%, 869n, CONFIDENTIAL
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T4. Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Paul LePage? Favorable ................................................................ 48% Unfavorable ............................................................ 47% Heard of, No Opinion ............................................... 5% Never Heard of ......................................................... 0% Name ID ............................................................... 100% Hard Name ID ........................................................ 95%
T5. Do you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of Eliot Cutler? Favorable ................................................................ 36% Unfavorable ............................................................ 47% Heard of, No Opinion ............................................. 16% Never Heard of ......................................................... 1% Name ID ................................................................. 99% Hard Name ID ........................................................ 83%
T6. If the election for Governor were being held today, for whom would you vote if the candidates were Mike Michaud, Democrat, Paul LePage, Republican, and Eliot Cutler, Independent? Paul LePage ............................................................ 42% Mike Michaud ......................................................... 42% Eliot Cutler .............................................................. 13% Other Candidate ....................................................... 1% Undecided ................................................................ 2%
T7. Do you consider yourself to be conservative, moderate or liberal in your political beliefs? Conservative ........................................................... 35% Moderate ................................................................ 45% Liberal ..................................................................... 17% Unsure or No Opinion .............................................. 3%
T8. For statistical purposes, are you a man or a woman? Woman ................................................................... 52% Man ........................................................................ 48%
Magellan ID#: MEGEN-102314 Maine General Election Survey Topline Results Field Dates: 10/23/14 – 10/24/14, MoE +/- 3.32%, 869n, CONFIDENTIAL
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T9. Which of the following age groups applies to you? 18-29 ........................................................................ 7% 30-44 ...................................................................... 17% 45-54 ...................................................................... 21% 55-64 ...................................................................... 24% 65+ ......................................................................... 31% Unsure or no opinion ................................................ 0%
T10. What is your marital status? Married ................................................................... 63% Widowed ................................................................ 13% Single, never been married ........................................ 8% Divorced ................................................................... 8% Unmarried living with partner ................................... 3% Separated .................................................................. 2% Unsure or no opinion ................................................ 3%
Survey Methodology This survey was conducted using automated telephone touchtone technology. The sample used for this survey was randomly drawn from a Maine voter file. The survey response data was weighted based upon past general election voting demographics. The interviews were conducted on October 23rd and 24th, 2014. Three attempts were made to interview each household in the sample. This survey has a margin of error of 3.32% at the 95 percent confidence interval.