Polls predict tough fight in Nelson, Scott Senate race [View all]

[TexasTowelie]

Florida voters need to get ready for a high-profile, contentious election that could produce a big win in the U.S. Senate for either the Democrats or the Republicans.

Two new public opinion polls point to a pitched battle for the U.S. Senate between Bill Nelson and Rick Scott. The results could determine which party controls the U.S. Senate after the 2018 midterm elections.

A Mason-Dixon poll scheduled for release Wednesday shows Democrat Nelson with the support of 45 percent of voters surveyed, and Republican Scott with 44 percent, and 11 percent undecided. That’s well within the margin of error, which makes the results effectively a tie.

A Florida Atlantic University poll scheduled for release Wednesday shows Republican Scott with the support of 44 percent of voters surveyed, Democrat Nelson with 34 percent, and 22 percent undecided.

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