Poll Watch: Dittman Research (R) Alaska Senatorial Survey

Dittman Research (R) Alaska Senatorial Survey

• Lisa Murkowski (R) 37% [37%]
• Joe Miller (R) 27% [31%]
• Scott McAdams (D) 23% [19%]
• Unsure 13% [13%]

Survey of 421 likely voters was conducted October 23-28, 2010.  The margin of error is +/- 4.8 percentage points.  Results from the poll conducted August 28 - September 1, 2010 are in square brackets.

Inside the numbers:

Respondents are first asked an open-ended question about their vote preference, and their choice of candidate is recorded. If the respondent is unable to make a choice, he or she is read the names of the candidates on the ballot, with the option of a write-in candidate. In order to choose Murkowski, the respondent must choose the write-in option and provide her name.