The Swing States

CNHI journalists are tracking opinions of undecided voters in eight battleground states, which collectively represent 101 electoral votes. Of the states, five have Democratic governors. Four have Congressional delegations that favor Democrats. And five voted to reelect President Bush in 2004. Here is a closer look at each.


Indiana

Electoral Votes: 11
Congressional delegation: 5 Republicans, 6 Democrats
Governor: Mitch Daniels (R)
2004 Election
George W. Bush - 60 percent
John Kerry - 39 percent



Pennsylvania

Electoral Votes: 21
Congressional delegation: 9 Republicans, 12 Democrats
Governor: Ed Rendell (D)
2004 Election
George W. Bush - 48 percent
John Kerry - 51 percent



Ohio

Electoral Votes: 20
Congressional delegation: 12 Republicans, 7 Democrats
Governor: Ted Stricklan (D)
2004 Election
George W. Bush - 51 percent
John Kerry - 49 percent



New Hampshire

Electoral Votes: 4
Congressional delegation: 2 Republicans, 2 Democrats
Governor: John Lynch (D)
2004 Election
George W. Bush - 49 percent
John Kerry - 50 percent





Missouri

Electoral Votes: 11
Congressional delegation: 6 Republicans, 5 Democrats
Governor: Matt Blunt (R)
2004 Election
George W. Bush - 53 percent
John Kerry - 46 percent



Iowa

Electoral Votes: 7
Congressional delegation: 3 Republicans, 4 Democrats
Governor: Chet Culver (D)
2004 Election
George W. Bush - 50 percent
John Kerry - 49 percent



Minnesota

Electoral Votes: 10
Congressional delegation: 4 Republicans, 6 Democrats
Governor: Tim Pawlenty (R)
2004 Election
George W. Bush - 48 percent
John Kerry - 51 percent



Michigan

Electoral Votes: 17
Congressional delegation: 9 Republicans, 8 Democrats
Governor: Jennifer Granholm (D)
2004 Election
George W. Bush - 48 percent
John Kerry - 51 percent