Poll Watch: Rasmussen Massachusetts 2012 Senatorial Survey

Rasmussen Massachusetts 2012 Senate Poll

• Scott Brown (R) 49%
• Elizabeth Warren (D) 44%
• Some other candidate 2%
• Undecided 5%

Favorable / Unfavorable {Net}

• Scott Brown 60% / 37% {+23%}
• Elizabeth Warren 49% / 44% {+5%}

Survey of 500 likely voters was conducted February 29, 2012. The margin of error is +/- 4.5 percentage points.

Inside the numbers:

Brown draws stronger support from Massachusetts Republicans (92%) than Warren does from voters in her party (75%). Among voters in the state not affiliated with either of the major political parties, Brown leads 67% to 29%.

Brown holds a 59% to 36% lead among male voters in Massachusetts, while Warren leads 52% to 39% among female voters.The incumbent leads in all age demographic groups except the elderly.

The Republican holds double-digit leads among married voters and those with children in the home. The Democrat has more modest leads among unmarrieds and those without children living with them.

Eighty-eight percent (88%) of conservative voters in the state and 52% of moderates support Brown. Eighty-three percent (83%) of liberals like Warren.Elections for 33 U.S. Senate seats will be held in November, 23 of which are currently held by Democrats.