With just one day left until the Georgia Republican primary for Governor, Karen Handel has opened a wide lead (38% Handel/20% Deal/17% Johnson/12% Oxendine/6% Other/7% Undecided).  At this point, it appears that the real race is for second place.  Former Congressman Nathan Deal is statistically tied with State Senator Eric Johnson, 20% to 17% respectively.  Both candidates are well positioned for the second place slot.  These results are based off of a Magellan Strategies survey of 1,181 likely Republican primary voters.  This survey was conducted using automated telephone touchtone technology.  The sample for this survey was randomly drawn from past Republican primary elections in the 2008, 2006, 2004, and 2002 election cycles.  The 1,181 interviews were conducted Sunday night, July 18th, from 5 to 7 pm.  this survey has a margin of error of +/- 2.8% at the 95% confidence interval.

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Georgia Governor GOP Primary Survey Release 071810

Georgia Governor GOP Primary Survey Topline Results 071810

Georgia Governor GOP Primary Survey Crosstabs 071810

A Magellan Strategies survey of 1,227 likely Republican primary voters finds Secretary of State Karen Handel has a 14 point lead over her nearest opponent.  Handel is getting 32% of the vote, while former Congressman Nathan Deal and Commissioner of Insurance John Oxendine are statistically tied for second with 18%.  Senator Eric Johnson has 12%, Jeff Chapman and Ray McBerry both garner 3%, while 14% remain undecided.  The 1,227 interviews were conducted Thursday night, July 8th from 6 to 8 pm.  This survey has a margin of error of +/-2.8% at the 95 percent confidence interval. 

Download the survey press release, toplines and crosstabs below.

GA Governor GOP Primary Survey Press Release 070810

GA Governor GOP Primary Survey Topline Results 070810

GA Governor GOP Primary Survey Crosstabs 070810