Rick Renzi Extends Lead Over Challengers		Rick Renzi’s reelection campaign is pulling away from challengers Paul Babbitt (Democrat) and John Crockett (Libertarian) in Arizona’s First Congressional District, according to results of a recent telephone survey. Renzi currently leads Babbitt 53 percent to 30 percent. John Crockett is supported by 3 percent of likely voters in the congressional district, while 14 percent of likely voters have yet to decide for whom to vote. The survey of likely First Congressional District voters was conducted by the Social Research Laboratory of Northern Arizona University. Survey fielding took place between October 15 and 17 with 411 likely voters. Results are accurate within a margin of error of +/- 4.9 percent, at a 95 percent confidence level.		10/18/2004
Arizona Voters Unsettled Over Proposition 200		A large number of likely voters in Arizona remain undecided as to how they will vote on Proposition 200, also known as “Protect Arizona Now,” according to recent polling by the Social Research Laboratory at Northern Arizona University. Twenty-nine percent of likely voters have yet to decide how they will vote on this proposition, and 26 percent of people who support or oppose Proposition 200 (18% of all voters) say they might change their mind before Election Day. Forty-two percent of likely voters say they will vote for Proposition 200 and 29 percent say they will vote against it, but with so many uncommitted voters, either position may prevail. The survey was conducted between October 8 and 11, with 594 likely voters in Arizona. The Social Research Laboratory at Northern Arizona University conducted the survey for the Arizona Indian Gaming Association, a non-partisan, non-profit organization. Results are accurate within a margin of error of +/- 4.1 percent, at a 95 percent confidence level.		10/15/2004
Presidential Race Tightens in Arizona Following Second Debate		The gap between George W. Bush and John Kerry has narrowed in Arizona following the second presidential debate. Bush now leads Kerry by five percent among likely voters (49% to 44%), according to a telephone survey conducted for the Arizona Indian Gaming Association by the Social Research Laboratory (SRL) of Northern Arizona University. Earlier SRL polling found Bush with a double-digit lead in the state. As Arizonans await Wednesday’s final presidential debate at Arizona State University in Tempe, these poll results indicate that Arizona has returned to “battleground state” status in the presidential election. The survey was conducted between October 8 and 11, with 401 likely Arizona voters. Results are accurate within a margin of error of +/- 5 percent, at a 95 percent confidence level.		10/12/2004
Renzi Maintains Solid Lead in First Congressional District Race		Republican Congressman Rick Renzi has an 11-point lead over Paul Babbitt, his Democratic opponent, among likely voters in the First Congressional District election in Arizona. Renzi is supported by 51 percent of likely voters, while Babbitt is supported by 40 percent of likely voters. One percent of likely voters support John Crockett, the Libertarian Party candidate, and 8 percent remain undecided. These results are consistent with an April 2004 survey which found Renzi leading Babbitt 49 percent to 38 percent among likely voters. Both surveys were conducted by the Social Research Laboratory of Northern Arizona University. The latest survey was conducted between September 10 and 13 with 410 likely District One voters. Results are accurate within a margin of error of +/- 4.9 percent, at a 95 percent confidence level.		9/15/2004
Nearly Half of Arizonans Give Blood		Almost half of Arizonans have donated blood at some time in their lives, and most blood donors in Arizona have donated blood multiple times within the past five years, according to findings from a recent Grand Canyon State Poll.		4/19/2004
Renzi leads Babbitt in AZ CD1		Incumbent Rick Renzi has a double-digit lead over challenger Paul Babbitt in Arizona’s First Congressional District race, according to results from a recent telephone survey. Renzi is better known in the district and is thought of more positively than Babbitt. Despite a mixed job performance rating, Renzi is viewed as better able to create new jobs in the district. Babbitt is thought of as better able to handle environmental issues. One-third of district voters say they are more likely to support Renzi knowing that he has brought more than $130 million of new federal projects into the district. Twenty-eight percent say they are less likely to vote for Babbitt after learning that former Arizona Governor Bruce Babbitt is the brother of the candidate.		4/13/2004
Flagstaff Voters: "Keep it Positive!"		Flagstaff voters are tired of negative campaigning, according to results of a recent survey conducted by the Social Research Laboratory at Northern Arizona University. Most voters support asking candidates to sign a code of campaign conduct. Flagstaff voters are similar to national voters in wanting candidates to pledge not to make personal attacks on other candidates, not to say anything negative about other candidates, and to demand that outside groups pull unfair ads. Flagstaff voters are more supportive than national voters of candidates agreeing not to publicly question another candidate’s honesty or integrity.		4/7/2004
Flagstaff Election		Joe Donaldson holds a substantial lead over Rick Lopez in the Flagstaff mayoral race, according to results from a recent telephone survey of likely voters conducted by the Social Research Laboratory at Northern Arizona University. Incumbents Al White, Karen Cooper, and Kara Kelty lead all challengers in the City Council race. Bond voters are divided in their preferences, but are most concerned with knowing the impact of projects for the future of Flagstaff.		4/6/2004
Organ Donation Supported in Arizona		Most Arizonans support organ and tissue donation from deceased donors, according to findings from a recent Grand Canyon State Poll. More than half of Arizonans have taken steps to donate their own organs in the event of death. People are also likely to make a living organ donation to family or friends, if needed.		3/30/2004
Arizonans Oppose Gay Marriage Amendment		Despite their general opposition to gay marriage, a majority of Arizonans oppose amending the United States Constitution to outlaw it, according to findings from a recent Grand Canyon State Poll. An increasing majority of Arizonans also support allowing same-sex couples to form civil unions and to share health insurance and Social Security benefits, in the same way that married couples do.		3/18/2004
Bush re-election favored in Arizona		George W. Bush is on track to win the 2004 presidential vote in Arizona, according to findings from a recent Grand Canyon State Poll. Among Arizonans who plan to vote in the election, just less than half (48%) say they would vote to re-elect George W. Bush to the presidency, while a smaller proportion (37%) say they would vote for the Democratic party candidate. One percent of Arizonans say they would vote for Ralph Nader.		3/8/2004