Magellan Data and Mapping Strategies today released a survey of 1,347 likely Louisiana voters looking at the U.S. Senate race between incumbent Senator David Vitter and Congressman Charlie Melancon. The interviews were conducted Sunday, October 24th. Among all voters, Senator Vitter maintains a 17 point lead over Congressman Charlie Melancon, 52% to 35%. David Vitter leads among white voters by 43 points (66% Vitter/23% Melancon), among Republican voters by 80 points (86% Vitter/6% Melancon) and among independent voters by 13 points (47% Vitter/34% Melancon). Charlie Melancon leads among African-American voters by 57 points (69% Melancon/12% Vitter) and among Democrat voters by 17 points (51% Melancon/34% Vitter).
Download survey release, toplines and crosstabs below.
Louisiana US Senate Survey Release 102510