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Toss-up · 1998 Governor
Pennsylvania Governor
In the 1998 Pennsylvania Governor race, Thomas Ridge (R) won by about 26 points.
Actual result
R+26.4
Final polls said
R+44.0
4 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 | Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy | R+36.0 | 9.6 | ✓ |
| 2 | Harris Insights & Analytics | R+41.0 | 14.6 | ✓ |
| 3 | Millersville University Center for Politics and Public Affairs | R+51.0 | 24.6 | ✓ |
The polls behind it
7 polls · newest firstPollsterDateSampleMiss
Harris Insights & Analytics1998-10-3015
Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy1998-10-2610
Millersville University Center for Politics and Public Affairs1998-10-2525
Harris Insights & Analytics1998-10-2022
Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy1998-10-058
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 1998 Pennsylvania Governor race?
Thomas Ridge (R) won, by about 26.4 points (R+26.4).
When was the 1998 Pennsylvania Governor election held?
It was held in November 1998.