In the open Senate seat race in Missouri, Rep. Roy Blunt's (R) lead over Secretary of State Robin Carnahan (D) in a new Rasmussen poll remains about the same from last month. Both candidates are favorites to win their parties' nominations Aug. 3.

Blunt 49 (nc vs. last poll, 1/21)
Carnahan 42 (-1)
Und 6

Blunt leads by 1.0 point in the RCP Average.

President Obama's approval rating in the state is down to 40%, while Gov. Jay Nixon (D) is at 56%.

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