2010 United States Senate election in Georgia|
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 County results Precinct resultsIsakson: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
Thurmond: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
Tie: 40–50% 50% No data |
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The 2010 United States Senate election in Georgia took place on November 2, 2010. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson won re-election to a second term.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Polling
| Poll source | Dates administered | Michael Thurmond | RJ Hadley | Undecided |
| Survey USA[2] | June 14–17, 2010 | 68% | 11% | 22% |
| Survey USA[3] | July 7–8, 2010 | 64% | 13% | 23% |
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Results
General election
Candidates
Campaign
Thurmond was the underdog in trying to become the first African-American to serve Georgia in the U.S. Senate. Thurmond claimed, "Polls are irrelevant. As everyone knows, the only poll that counts is the election on November 2."[7] Isakson defended his record, saying, "Big business is not evil. If you didn't have big business, you wouldn't have jobs in America today."[8] Despite the fact all political prognosticators classified the race as being safe for Isakson by August 20, he stated that Thurmond was a potentially formidable candidate, and that he would take nothing for granted.[9]
Debates
Predictions
Polling
| Poll source | Dates administered | Johnny Isakson (R) | Michael Thurmond (D) | Chuck Donovan (L) | Other* | Undecided |
| Rasmussen Reports[16] | April 22, 2010 | 51% | 35% | –– | –– | –– |
| Rasmussen Reports[17] | May 20, 2010 | 57% | 30% | –– | 6% | 8% |
| Rasmussen Reports[18] | August 11, 2010 | 55% | 41% | –– | 2% | 2% |
| Insider Advantage[19] | August 17, 2010 | 47% | 35% | 7% | –– | 11% |
| Survey USA[20] | September 10–12, 2010 | 56% | 34% | 6% | –– | 4% |
| Mason-Dixon[21] | September 19, 2010 | 52% | 33% | 4% | –– | 11% |
| Rasmussen Reports[22] | September 21, 2010 | 52% | 36% | 6% | –– | 6% |
| Insider Advantage[23] | September 27, 2010 | 61% | 29% | 3% | –– | 7% |
| Rasmussen Reports[24] | October 6, 2010 | 53% | 38% | 5% | 1% | 3% |
| SurveyUSA[25] | October 21–24, 2010 | 58% | 34% | 5% | –– | 3% |
| Rasmussen Reports[26] | October 24, 2010 | 59% | 29% | 5% | 3% | 4% |
| Mason-Dixon[27] | October 26–28, 2010 | 56% | 33% | 4% | 0% | 7% |
- * Note: There is only one "other" candidate: Chuck Donovan.
Fundraising
| Candidate (party) | Receipts | Disbursements | Cash on hand | Debt |
| Johnny Isakson (R) | $5,943,285 | $5,650,138 | $2,588,284 | $0 |
| Michael Thurmond (D) | $288,666 | $202,610 | $86,055 | $5,220 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[28] |
Results
Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic
Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican
See also
References
- ^ Galloway, Jim (May 8, 2008). "Isakson says he won't run for governor, will seek re-election to U.S. Senate". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- ^ Survey USA
- ^ Survey USA
- ^ "7/20/2010 - United States Senator, Isakson". Sos.georgia.gov. Archived from the original on August 22, 2010. Retrieved August 21, 2010.
- ^ "7/20/2010 - United States Senator, Isakson". Sos.georgia.gov. Archived from the original on August 22, 2010. Retrieved August 21, 2010.
- ^ "Online Guide to Georgia Politics". Politics1. Retrieved June 14, 2010.
- ^ "Thurmond looks to oust senator". OnlineAthens.com.
- ^ For incumbent Sen. Isakson, it's all business » Local News » The Daily Citizen, Dalton, GA
- ^ Race looks tough for Isakson's competitors | ajc.com
- ^ US Senate debate in Atlanta October 24 – Submit your questions
- ^ "Senate". Cook Political Report. Retrieved October 26, 2010.
- ^ "Senate Ratings". Rothenberg Political Report. Retrieved October 26, 2010.
- ^ "Battle for the Senate". RealClearPolitics. Retrieved October 26, 2010.
- ^ "2010 Senate Ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Archived from the original on October 28, 2010. Retrieved October 26, 2010.
- ^ "Race Ratings Chart: Senate". CQ Politics. Archived from the original on October 28, 2010. Retrieved October 26, 2010.
- ^ Rasmussen Reports
- ^ Rasmussen Reports
- ^ Rasmussen Reports
- ^ Insider Advantage
- ^ Survey USA
- ^ Mason-Dixon Archived March 13, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Rasmussen Reports
- ^ Insider Advantage
- ^ Rasmussen Reports
- ^ SurveyUSA
- ^ Rasmussen Reports
- ^ Mason-Dixon
- ^ "2010 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Georgia". fec.gov. Retrieved May 1, 2010.
- ^ 11/2/2010 - United States Senator, Isakson
External links
Official campaign websites (archived)
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