Nathan Deal has pulled out in front of Karen Handel in today’s GOP gubernatorial runoff in Georgia, a last-minute Landmark survey (PDF) finds. The poll shows Deal edging Handel 43.7%-41.9%, a lead that fall’s within the poll’s 3.9-point margin of error.
Landmark’s last poll of the race, from August 1, showed Handel in the lead, 45.8%-37.1%.
Handel seems to have the wind at her back going into today’s runoff election — she won more votes in July’s primary and boasts an endorsement from Sarah Palin. Landmark’s new numbers, though, may give Deal supporters a reason to be hopeful as they await tonight’s results.
The TPM Poll Average gives Handel a slim 43.7%-41.6% lead. Check out TPMDC’s full coverage of the race here.
