Online right now is a reader poll by the Arizona Capitol Times, “Your Inside Track to Arizona Politics”:

“Most polls show Attorney General Terry Goddard lagging behind Gov. Jan Brewer by double digits in the governor’s race. Can Goddard close the gap by Nov. 2?” (dated 9/28/10, 330 votes so far). Vote now or see online results by checking their website & scrolling down on the left of the homepage, http://azcapitoltimes.com/.

Past polls from their archives:

“Which statewide Democratic candidate has the best shot at winning on Nov. 2?”
–Felecia Rotellini, attorney general’s race (44%, 148 Votes of 339 votes)

“Who will be the next Senate president?”
–Sen. Steve Pierce (42%, 171 Votes of 408 votes)
–Sen. Russell Pearce (31%, 127 Votes)

“Who is the most vulnerable Democratic member of AZ’s congressional delegation?”
–Harry Mitchell (34%, 121 Votes of 361 votes)
–Ann Kirkpatrick (29%, 104 Votes)

Which primary race was the biggest surprise?
— CD3 (R) – Quayle beats field of 10 (40%, 188 Votes of 473 votes)

“Which Republican will win the primary race for state treasurer?”
– Doug Ducey (42%, 171 Votes of 403 votes)

Some of these polls were accurate (State Treasurer one, which was surprising as all 3 opponents had state legislative experience and Ducey is a political newcomer). And of course the Ben Qualye win was another surprise by a political newcomer, though son of former U.S. Vice President Dan Qualye.

Wait for November 2nd for some of the results for these other polls, or thereafter for the Arizona State Senate President vote. I’m not much of a believer in political polls, but they do indicate some trends. Readers, do you agree with these poll results?

For other interesting political polls from their archives click here.

Both candidates Doug Ducey (Republican) and Andrei Cherny (Democrat) are running traditionally funded campaigns, so there will be no Arizona Clean Elections Commission debate between them. But both men are being interviewed on KUAT Channel 6 on September 13 tonight at 6:30 p.m. on Arizona Illustrated. The video is online already (click here).

Andrei Cherny, former Arizona Assistant Attorney General, former economic adviser to President Bill Clinton, author of “The Next Deal: The Future of Public Life in the Information Age”, www.andreiforarizona.com. Born & raised in California, he is a graduate of Harvard College and the U of California Berkeley School of Law.

Doug Ducey, former CEO & Chairman of Cold Stone Creamery, has the endorsement of current Arizona Treasurer Dean Martin, www.votedougducey.com. Doug was born & raised in Ohio, graduated from ASU in Finance. No prior political experience.

The current Arizona Treasurer Dean Martin opted to run for Governor this year, and withdrew from the Republican primary in July, prior to the August 24 primary.

KAET Horizon Channel 8 in Phoenix will be hosting another debate between these 2 candidates on September 29, at 7 p.m. Their website is: http://www.azpbs.org/vote2010/.

UPDATE: Libertarian Thane Eichenauer and Green Party candidate Thomas Meadows are also running for State Treasurer. Eichenauer was included in the KAET debate, but not Meadows.
(Unable to locate campaign websites for either candidate.)

Andrei Cherny

Doug Ducey

Thane Eichenauer