Detrick Takes Early Lead:

Independent poll shows Elk Grove City Council challenger passing incumbent

Elk Grove, CA - September 10, 2008 - A recent poll of 400 likely Elk Grove voters, conducted by Capital Campaigns, shows challenger Steve Detrick holding a 10% lead over incumbent councilman Mike Leary.

Below is the exact question and responses:

If the Elk Grove City Council District 3 election were held today and the candidates were, (ROTATE) [] Steve Detrick, Engineer/Businessman/Father [] Greg Higley, Business Owner/Notary [] and Michael Leary, District 3 Council Member who would you most likely vote for? (IF UNDECIDED, ASK: Towards whom do you lean?

1 Steve Detrick ___________________19.8%
2 Lean Steve Detrick _______________5.5%
3 Greg Higley_____________________2.0%
4 Lean Greg Higley_________________0.5%
5 Michael P. Leary_________________12.5%
6 Lean Michael P. Leary_____________2.8%
7 Undecided_____________________48.5%
8 DK/RF_________________________8.5%

In contrast to other polls, the descriptions associated with each candidate's name are taken directly from the ballot statements. This guarantees that responses accurately reflect who voters chose when faced with a ballot.

The poll indicates that 25.3% of voters support or lean toward Steve Detrick, while only 15.3% support or lean toward incumbent councilman Mike Leary.

"I'm not taking anything for granted," said Detrick. "I think we are just beginning to see the results of all the hard work our volunteers have put into this campaign and it's a sign that our message is resonating. That said, almost half of all voters are undecided. My mission between now and November is to talk to each and every one of them."

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