In the open race for governor of Colorado, former Rep. Scott McInnis (R) holds a 5-point lead over Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper (D), a new Rasmussen poll finds (June 14, 500 LV, MoE +/- 4.5%). The two are running to replace outgoing Gov. Bill Ritter (D), who announced he was not seeking re-election after one term. Before the general election can begin, McInnis must first get past businessman Dan Maes, who ties Hickenlooper in the poll.

McInnis 46 (-1 vs. last poll, May 11)
Hickenlooper 41 (nc)
Und 9

Hickenlooper 41
Maes 41
Und 13

RCP rates this race a Toss Up.

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