Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman has a one-point lead over Dr. Mehmet Oz in the Pennsylvania Senate race, according to a recent poll.
Morning Call and Muhlenberg College released the poll on Tuesday, which was conducted over four days – three of which immediately followed the first and only debate between Fetterman and Oz.
Pennsylvania Senate candidates John Fetterman, left, and Dr. Mehmet Oz participate in a debate on Oct. 25, 2022, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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Although Fetterman has a lead of 1 percentage point, the poll results suggest his race against Oz is virtually a tie.
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The survey also found that Pennsylvania voters were closely divided in who they want to represent the state in the Senate but lean toward the state being run by a Democratic governor.
Pennsylvania Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman participates in a debate with GOP challenger Dr. Mehmet Oz on Oct. 25, 2022, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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The gubernatorial race between Democrat Josh Shapiro and Republican Doug Mastriano gives Shapiro a 14-point lead over his opponent.
The poll also found 53% of likely voters in the state disapprove of President Joe Biden’s job performance, which is mostly unchanged since September.
For the congressional races, Pennsylvania voters prefer Republican candidates over Democrats, 48% to 43%.
