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Toss-up · 1998 Governor
Colorado Governor
In the 1998 Colorado Governor race, William F. Owens (R) won by less than a point.
Actual result
R+0.6
Final polls said
R+3.2
5 late polls · ✓
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Final rankings
How everyone who called this race did, ranked — VotePredictor Elections shown inline (★).
Pollsters — each pollster's final poll vs the result
| # | Pollster | Final call | Miss | Called |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drake Research & Strategy, Inc. | R+3.0 | 2.4 | ✓ |
| 2 | Ciruli Associates | R+4.0 | 3.4 | ✓ |
| 3 | Public Opinion Strategies | R+4.0 | 3.4 | ✓ |
| 4 | Harris Insights & Analytics | D+3.0 | 3.6 | ✗ |
| 5 | Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy | R+5.0 | 4.4 | ✓ |
The polls behind it
8 polls · newest firstPollsterDateSampleMiss
Ciruli Associates1998-10-283
Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy1998-10-274
Ciruli Associates1998-10-225
Harris Insights & Analytics1998-10-204
Public Opinion Strategies1998-10-163
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 1998 Colorado Governor race?
William F. Owens (R) won, by about 0.6 points (R+0.6).
When was the 1998 Colorado Governor election held?
It was held in November 1998.