The 2010 United States Senate election in Georgia took place on November 2, 2010. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson won re-election to a second term.[1]
Democratic primary Candidates Polling
Poll source
Dates administered
Michael Thurmond
RJ Hadley
Undecided
Survey USA
June 14–17, 2010
68%
11%
22%
Survey USA
July 7–8, 2010
64%
13%
23%
Results Republican primary Candidates Results General election Candidates Campaign Thurmond was the underdog in trying to become the first African-American to serve Georgia in the U.S. Senate. Thurmond claimed, "Polls are irrelevant. As everyone knows, the only poll that counts is the election on November 2."[5] [6] [7]
Debates Predictions Polling
Poll source
Dates administered
Johnny Isakson (R)
Michael Thurmond (D)
Chuck Donovan (L)
Other*
Undecided
Rasmussen Reports
April 22, 2010
51%
35%
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––
––
Rasmussen Reports [permanent dead link May 20, 2010
57%
30%
––
6%
8%
Rasmussen Reports
August 11, 2010
55%
41%
––
2%
2%
Insider Advantage
August 17, 2010
47%
35%
7%
––
11%
Survey USA
September 10–12, 2010
56%
34%
6%
––
4%
Mason-Dixon
September 19, 2010
52%
33%
4%
––
11%
Rasmussen Reports
September 21, 2010
52%
36%
6%
––
6%
Insider Advantage
September 27, 2010
61%
29%
3%
––
7%
Rasmussen Reports
October 6, 2010
53%
38%
5%
1%
3%
SurveyUSA
October 21–24, 2010
58%
34%
5%
––
3%
Rasmussen Reports
October 24, 2010
59%
29%
5%
3%
4%
Mason-Dixon [permanent dead link October 26–28, 2010
56%
33%
4%
0%
7%
* Note: There is only one "other" candidate: Chuck Donovan. Fundraising
Candidate (party)
Receipts
Disbursements
Cash on hand
Debt
Johnny Isakson (R)
$5,943,285
$5,650,138
$2,588,284
$0
Michael Thurmond (D)
$288,666
$202,610
$86,055
$5,220
Source: Federal Election Commission[14]
Results Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican See also References
^ Galloway, Jim (May 8, 2008). "Isakson says he won't run for governor, will seek re-election to U.S. Senate" . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ^ "7/20/2010 - United States Senator, Isakson" . Sos.georgia.gov. Archived from the original on August 22, 2010. Retrieved August 21, 2010 .^ "7/20/2010 - United States Senator, Isakson" . Sos.georgia.gov. Archived from the original on August 22, 2010. Retrieved August 21, 2010 .^ "Online Guide to Georgia Politics" . Politics1. Retrieved June 14, 2010 .^ "Thurmond looks to oust senator" . OnlineAthens.com.^ For incumbent Sen. Isakson, it's all business » Local News » The Daily Citizen, Dalton, GA ^ Race looks tough for Isakson's competitors | ajc.com ^ US Senate debate in Atlanta October 24 – Submit your questions ^ "Senate" . Cook Political Report . Retrieved October 26, 2010 .^ "Senate Ratings" . Rothenberg Political Report . Retrieved October 26, 2010 .^ "Battle for the Senate" . RealClearPolitics . Retrieved October 26, 2010 .^ "2010 Senate Ratings" . Sabato's Crystal Ball . Retrieved October 26, 2010 .^ "Race Ratings Chart: Senate" . CQ Politics . Archived from the original on October 28, 2010. Retrieved October 26, 2010 .^ "2010 House and Senate Campaign Finance for Georgia" . fec.gov. Retrieved May 1, 2010 .[permanent dead link ^ 11/2/2010 - United States Senator, Isakson
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