A new poll of voters planning to vote in Maury County in the August 2 election show Republican Andy Ogles leading among all voters in his general election campaign for County Mayor by ten points. The poll also shows conservative Republican businessman Bill Lee leading among Republican voters in the GOP primary race for Governor by twelve points over Congresswoman Diane Black among Republican voters.
The poll, conducted by Right Way Marketing on behalf of Power of Liberty, a non-profit educational group, has a margin of error of 5% for both the general election and the Republican primary election and was conducted from June 24 to 26, 2018.
Voters were asked: “If the election were held today, who would be your choice for Maury County Mayor, the Republican nominee Andy Ogles, Independent candidate Amanda Kelton, Independent candidate Charlie Norman or Independent candidate Sonny Shackelford?”
The poll results were:
Andy Ogles 33%
Charlie Norman 23%
Sonny Shackelford 21%
Amanda Kelton 4%
Undecided 19%
A previous poll conducted by Right Way Marketing from May 14-16 showed Ogles leading with 32.4% over incumbent Independent Charlie Norman – 25.4%.
Early voting in the race begins on July 13.
With respect to the GOP Primary for Governor, Republican survey respondents in Maury County were asked:
“If the election for Governor were held today, would you vote for Diane Black, Randy Boyd, Beth Harwell or Bill Lee?”
The poll results were:
Bill Lee 33%
Diane Black 21%
Randy Boyd 17%
Beth Harwell 12%
Undecided 17%
The poll also indicated that President Donald Trump has 76-12 favorable versus unfavorable margin among all Maury County voters, with 69% of voters more likely to vote for a candidate who supports President Trump.
Tennessee Star Political Editor Steve Gill pointed out that the poll is consistent with data showing a recent surge in support for Bill Lee among Middle Tennessee Republicans. “He is clearly gaining ground in counties in this region of the state,” Gill said, “the question is whether he is also showing movement in other parts of the state where he is less well known.”
“The poll also underlines why candidates are spending time and money promoting their affiliation with President Trump and his policies,” Gill added. “He remains extremely popular in Tennessee, particularly among Republican voters, but it remains to be seen whether Tennesseans support for HIM will attach to candidates who support him. It is more clear that candidates who DON’T support him will pay a price with voters both here in Tennessee and beyond.”
Complete top line of survey is included below.
RIGHT WAY MARKETING SURVEY
Q1:
Do you plan to vote in the August 2nd election?
Yes. 100%
Q2:
If the election were held today, who would be your choice for Maury County Mayor, the Republican nominee Andy Ogles, Independent candidate Amanda Kelton, Independent candidate Charlie Norman or Independent candidate Sonny Shackelford?
Andy Ogles 33%
Amanda Kelton 4%
Charlie Norman 23%
Sonny Shackelford 21%
Undecided 19%
Q3:
If the election were held today, who would be your choice for Maury County Sheriff, Sam Barnes or Bucky Rowland?
Sam Barnes 16%
Bucky Rowland 76%
Undecided 8%
Q4:
If the election were held today, who would be your choice in the Republican primary for State Representative, Scott Cepicky or Michael Fulbright?
Scott Cepicky 34%
Michael Fulbright 26%
Undecided 40%
Q5:
Do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat or Independent?
Republican 59%
Democrat 6%
Independent 35%
Q6:
What is your opinion of President Donald Trump?
Favorable 76%
Unfavorable 12%
Unsure 12%
Q7:
Would you be more likely to vote for a local candidate if they support Donald Trump?
More Likely 69%
Less Likely 11%
Doesn’t Matter 20%
Q8:
If the general election for United States Senate were held today, would you vote for Marsha Blackburn or Phil Bredesen?
Marsha Blackburn 68%
Phil Bredesen 20%
Undecided 12%
Q9:
If the election for Governor were held today, would you vote for Diane Black, Randy Boyd, Beth Harwell or Bill Lee?
Diane Black 21%
Randy Boyd 17%
Beth Harwell 12%
Bill Lee 33%
Undecided 17%
Q10:
What do you think is the most important issue that our community needs to focus upon?
Rising crime / violence 19%
Creating more and better jobs 11%
Traffic and road congestion 11%
Quality of our schools 16%
Growth and planning 5%
High property and sales taxes 2%
Illegal immigration 36%
Q11:
What do you think is the second most important issue that our community needs to focus upon?
Rising crime / violence 27%
Creating more and better jobs 16%
Traffic and road congestion 11%
Quality of our schools 19%
Growth and planning 7%
High property and sales taxes 5%
Illegal immigration 16%
