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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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Winner
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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.
Which party matches you?
These candidates split on taxes, health care, guns, and abortion. See where you land — and which members of Congress actually vote like you.