New Poll: Herrell Leads Chase by 30 Points in GOP Primary

ALAMOGORDO - A new poll released today conducted by nationally respected polling firm The Tarrance Group shows that Republican Yvette Herrell leads Claire Chase in the primary election by 30 percentage points, 43% - 13%. Herrell also leads Chris Mathys by 31 percentage points, 43% - 12%.

"Yvette Herrell is the clear frontrunner for the Republican nomination for Congress in the 2nd District," said B.J. Martino, Partner at the Tarrance Group. "She leads by 30 points on the ballot with 43% saying they would vote for her, with 13% for Claire Chase and 12% for Chris Mathys."

Polling results from surveys of 450 likely GOP primary voters in NM02:

If the Republican primary election for Congress was held today, would you vote for (ROTATE) Claire Chase, Yvette Herrell, or Chris Mathys?

Yvette Herrell.......43%
Claire Chase........13%
Chris Mathys........12%
Undecided............32%

"This poll reconfirms exactly what we see on the campaign trail every day," said Herrell. “Our campaign is in a strong position heading into this election year, but we take nothing for granted and will continue to work tirelessly all across this district to earn the Republican nomination. Our district deserves a representative who supports President Trump and will partner with him to secure the border, implement pro-growth economic policies and protect our constitutional rights.” 

A polling memo with detailed results and survey methodology is attached below...Press Release