The flak over Republican Wesley Meredith’s attack ad on his Democratic opponent Margaret Dickson doesn’t appear to be sticking, according to a new poll from Civitas:
Republican Wesley Meredith leads Democratic incumbent Margaret Dickson by 5 percentage points according to a new poll released today by the Civitas Institute, however a large portion of voters remain undecided.
According to the live-caller poll of 300 registered voters in that district, comprised of Cumberland and Bladen counties, Meredith leads 38 percent to 33 percent. However, 29 percent of voters were undecided with little time left before Election Day.
Among voters who say they are definitely voting this year, Meredith?s lead grows to 12 points, 43 percent to 31 percent.
?While Meredith holds a small lead with all voters, the number of undecided voters is very high, meaning this race is wide open heading into the final weekend,? said Civitas Institute Senior Legislative Analyst Chris Hayes. ?The intensity appears to be on Meredith?s side, but it?s going to come down to a matter of which candidate can convince these last voters.?
Former Senate Majority Leader Tony Rand represented the 19th district until resigning from office in December. Dickson was appointed to replace him.
