Surprise: Republican lead in voter enthusiasm still growing

March-April 2010 Trend: Candidate Preference in 2010 Congressional Elections, Among Registered Voters

Given Republicans’ typical voter turnout advantage in midterm elections, even Republican parity with the Democrats in the candidate preferences of registered voters could translate into significant Republican gains on Election Day.

While it is too early to predict voter turnout by party this November, Republicans continue to show much greater enthusiasm than Democrats about voting in the 2010 elections.