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Toss-up · 2006 Governor
Idaho Governor
In the 2006 Idaho Governor race, C.L. 'Butch' Otter (R) won by about 9 points.
Actual result
R+8.6
Final polls said
D+2.0
2 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 | Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy | R+1.0 | 7.6 | ✓ |
| 2 | Greg Smith & Associates | D+5.0 | 13.6 | ✗ |
The polls behind it
2 polls · newest firstPollsterDateSampleMiss
Greg Smith & Associates2006-10-2914
Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy2006-10-248
Frequently asked questions
Who won the 2006 Idaho Governor race?
C.L. 'Butch' Otter (R) won, by about 8.6 points (R+8.6).
When was the 2006 Idaho Governor election held?
It was held in November 2006.