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In Arizona, U.S. Senate leans Democrat, presidential race a toss-up

Posted 7/4/20

Data Orbital this week announced the results of its latest statewide, live-caller survey of likely general election voters. The survey was conducted from June 27-29.

In the U.S. Senate Race, …

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In Arizona, U.S. Senate leans Democrat, presidential race a toss-up

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Data Orbital this week announced the results of its latest statewide, live-caller survey of likely general election voters. The survey was conducted from June 27-29.

In the U.S. Senate Race, Democrat Mark Kelly came in at 47.6% to Republican Martha McSally’s 40.8%. According to the report, 9.5% of respondents are still undecided, with 2.4% leaning Mr. Kelly, 1.9% leaning Ms. McSally, and 5.2% firmly undecided.

The numbers indicate a closer race than some recent national polls, that have put the AZ US Senate spread between 9 and 13 points. Data Orbital’s survey was modeled with an R+ 7 advantage, in line with previous voter data and current turnout projections.

“I would rate the U.S. Senate race as somewhere between a toss-up and leaning Democratic,” pollster George Khalaf stated. “Traditional campaigning has largely been on hold because of COVID-19 and there are millions of dollars left to spend that will define this race. Time will tell.”

In the Presidential race, Democrat Joe Biden maintains a slight lead over President Donald Trump, coming in at 45.4% with Mr. Trump at 43.8%. The spread is within the margin of error. 7.5% remain undecided, with 1.7% leaning Mr. Biden, 1.6% leaning Mr. Trump, and 4.2% firmly undecided.

“This race is tight.” Mr. Khalaf stated. “It is important to note that this is largely where we were seeing Hillary Clinton’s numbers in 2016. All the way into November, the spread between President Trump and Clinton was within the margin of error. I expect this race to ultimately lean in the President’s favor. But at this point, we rate it a toss-up.”

This poll of 600 likely General Election voters was conducted through a live survey that collected 60% of the results from land lines and 40% from cell phones.  It has a margin of error at plus or minus 4% with a 95% confidence interval.

Respondents were weighted on a number of different demographic figures based off historical Arizona general election turnout. The poll was conducted from June 27-29. All non-released questions prior to the questions released would not reasonably be expected to influence responses to all released questions, according to a release. The questions released are verbatim from the survey provided to respondents.

Data Orbital is a full-service data solutions and survey research firm with local, state, and national experience. They offer precise data solutions, informed by political and policy intelligence, so their clients can chart the right course through the corporate or political landscape ahead.