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About this Poll

The Kentucky poll of 500 registered voters was conducted by Lake Research Partners, a Washington, D.C.-based firm that works for Democratic candidates and progressive organizations. It included about half Democrats, half Republicans and a smaller number of voters who said they were independent or who didn't identify a party.

It was commissioned by Planned Parenthood Votes Northwest and Hawaii. In February, Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky joined the larger, better-funded Northwest arm of the organization.

Among other findings of the Planned Parenthood poll conducted June 4-11:

Beshear has a 15-point lead over incumbent Bevin in the governor's race. Asked if the election were held today, 51% said they would vote for Beshear and 36% for Bevin.

Bevin, who already is ranked as the nation's least popular governor, is viewed unfavorably by 48% and favorably by 38% of Kentuckians polled. Beshear, the state's attorney general, was viewed favorably by 46% and unfavorably by 38%.