North Dakota Governor John Hoeven (R) has little to worry about thus far in his upcoming bid for re-election. The incumbent leads State Senator Tim Mathern 66% to 26% in the latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of the state. When “leaners” are included, Hoeven is ahead 67% to 27%.
The governor leads his challenger 64% to 28% among men and 67% to 25% among women in the Peace Garden state. The Republican even draws support from a third (32%) of Democrats. Among unaffiliated voters, the incumbent leads 68% to 18%.
Hoeven’s favorability ratings in North Dakota are very high. The governor is viewed favorably by 80% and unfavorably by just 18%. Mathern’s numbers are 49% favorable, 37% unfavorable.
Sixty-two percent (62%) of North Dakota voters give their governor good or excellent ratings. Just 6% of voters say Hoeven is doing a poor job as governor.
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