Iowa Senate Race Getting Closer, Poll Shows
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iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — The Iowa Senate race is still as tight as can be, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday morning, with 47 percent for Republican Joni Ernst and 45 percent for Democratic Rep. Bruce Braley.
Quinnipiac says the margin has tightened since its last poll because independent voters have likely shifted to the Democratic column. The university’s poll from Sept. 17 had Ernst up six points.
Independent voters are now supporting Braley 48 to 43 percent, “a shift from Ernst’s 50-43 percent lead among these key voters last month,” the poll says.
An important and positive sign for Braley: he leads 51 to 37 percent among those who have already voted.
As for that all important “mind is made up” question, 89 percent of likely voters say their mind is made up, while 10 percent may change their mind.
With favorability, 47 to 41 percent of voters have a favorable opinion of Ernst, while Braley is underwater with a 42 to 44 percent favorable opinion.
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