Poll: Hickenlooper Pulls Ahead with Women, Independent Voters in Colo. Race for Governor
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Doug Pensinger/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is at 45 percent among likely voters, while his GOP challenger Rep. Bob Beauprez comes in with 44 percent, according to a new Quinnipiac poll.
This is a significant tightening compared with their survey last month that showed Hickenlooper behind Beauprez 50 to 40 percent. Last week’s poll showed 46 percent for Beauprez and 42 percent for Hickenlooper.
Libertarian candidate Matthew Hess only has 1 percent, with Green Party candidate Harry Hempy only gathering 2 percent, according to Thursday’s survey. Another 7 percent are undecided.
Notably, the poll shows women are key in the race, backing the incumbent 49 to 39 percent, while men back Beauprez 49 to 41 percent.
According to the poll results, Hickenlooper is in the lead with independent voters, taking 45 percent to Beauprez’s 40 percent.
It isn’t likely many voters will be swayed between now and Election Day in Colorado. Ninety-one percent of Colorado likely voters say their mind is already made up, while only 8 percent say they could change their mind.
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