Kemp Takes Narrow Lead In DES Governor's Race

Lt. Governor Leading By One Point


BERIVIAN, DES--It appears the close race between incumbent Governor Sharon Kelley (CNS) and incumbent Lt. Governor Jake Kemp (NAT) is tightening.

Today's average of three recent polls shows Kemp with 45% to Kelley's 44%. The other 11% remain undecided or are supporting other candidates. Kemp's one point lead is statistically insignificant, since the margin of error is 3 points.

The race seems to be focusing on three main issues: government accountability, education, and transportation. Kemp and his surrogates have attacked Kelley for her office's lack of disclosure. Kemp has also gone after Kelley for her "wishy-washy" positions on education and her slowly-moving transportation plan.

"The people demand a governor who is open and discloses all information, not just selective pieces here and there," Kemp said at a rally in North Berivian.

Kelley's campaign volleyed back, saying Kemp "lacks any real vision" for Deschire and is "attacking Governor Kelley because he has no ideas of his own."

This year's race will likely be a repeat of the special election held just months ago, in which Kelley narrowly defeated both Kemp and D-R candidate Grant Riley in a three-way race. Riley, a multi-millionaire entrepreneur, has decided to sit out this election, however.

In the money race, both candidates are close. Kelley leads with $6.1 million, while Kemp has $5.4 million in his campaign coffers.