New poll shows Dahlkemper up 4 over English

Democratic challenger Kathy Dahlkemper leads U.S. Rep. Phil English (R-Erie) by 4 percentage points in the 3rd Congressional District, according to a new poll conducted for Roll Call by SurveyUSA.

The race between English and Dahlkemper is considered one of the state's most competitive, although most considered English the favorite because of his significant financial advantage. 

The poll, however, indicates Dahlkemper has a significant advantage among moderate voters. She leads in that group 63 percent to 32 percent, it reports.

The poll surveyed 618 likely voters from Sept. 26 to Sept. 28. It has a margin of error of 4 points.

The congressional campaign committees of both parties have poured resources into the races. That's been particularly important to Dahlkemper, whose own lack of fundraising prevents an aggressive TV ad campaign.

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