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Poll Demographics
In a potential November matchup, Whitman leads Democratic candidate Jerry Brown, 44 percent to 39 percent, with 17 percent undecided. In January, Brown held a similar lead (41% Brown, 36% Whitman, 23% undecided) over Whitman. Although Brown led among independents in January (36% to 28%), Whitman now holds the plurality of support (37% Brown, 43% Whitman). One in five independents (20%) and Democrats (18%) are undecided, compared to 13 percent of Republicans. Brown officially entered the race a week before PPIC began the March survey.
About this Poll
Public Policy Institute of California
3/9-16/10; 2,002 adults, 2% margin of error
1,102 likely voters, 3% margin of error
410 Republican primary voters, 5% margin of error
Mode: Live telephone interviews