Internal polling shows huge lead for Rep. Walz

A poll commissioned by the campaign of Rep. Tim Walz, D-Minn., shows a commanding lead for the incumbent against two Republican challengers in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District. Conducted by Benenson Strategy Group, the poll shows Walz with a 35-point lead over state Sen. Dick Day and a 40-point advantage over Mayo Clinic physician Brian Davis.

In the poll of likely general election voters, Walz has a 57 to 22 percent lead over Day with 21 percent undecided, and a 60 to 20 percent lead over Davis with 21 percent undecided.

The poll was conducted May 17 through 19. Minnesota’s 1st District is being targeted by Republicans as a possible pickup in November.