The poll shows Dixon with 26% of the vote, followed by three candidates in a statistical tie
for a distant second place. Ryan Kelley (15%), Kevin Rinke (13%), Garrett Soldano (13%),Ralph Rebandt (1%), undecided (33%).
Key Takeaways Include:
• Dixon leading by 12 (35%) in the state's largest market (Detroit)
• Dixon leading by 13 (39%) with voters who have already cast an absentee ballot
• Dixon leading by 12 (29%) with voters who still plan to cast an absentee ballot
• Dixon leading by 16 (32%) with men
• Dixon leading by 14 (31%) with the crucial 65+ age demographic
Pollster Steve Mitchell noted in his memo that "While her opponents have stayed in almost the same position as they were two and a half weeks ago, Dixon has taken off."
The poll was conducted July 7-8 by Lansing-based Mitchell Research & Communications. The survey of N=683 Likely Voters has a Margin of Error of +/- 3.75% at the 95% level of confidence.
Tudor Dixon is consolidating support across the state and establishing herself as the leader of a unified Michigan Republican Party. She's earned endorsements from the Right-to-Life PAC of Michigan, the Police Officers Association of Michigan, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, the Associated Builders & Contractors of Michigan, former Governor John Engler, U.S. Representatives Bill Huizenga & Lisa McClain, former Lt. Governor Dick Posthumus, and twenty Michigan legislators.
