Democratic Governor Deval Patrick still holds a small lead over Republican challenger Charlie Baker in his bid for reelection in Massachusetts, with Democrat-turned-Independent Tim Cahill a far distant third.

The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Likely Voters in Massachusetts shows Patrick earning 47% support to Baker’s 42% when leaners are included. Cahill trails with six percent (6%) of the vote. Two percent (2%) prefer another candidate in the race, and three percent (3%) are undecided.