Wilson trounced his competition in the primary and is now poised to do the same to Republican Speaker pro tem Chuck Blasdel in the general election. The latest polls show Wilson with a 19-point lead among likely voters, though earlier polls put him up by as much as 32 points. The Democrat also tops the money race, raising $1,742,264 for his cause, according to the Federal Elections Commission. Blasdel raised $1,061,136.

Blasdel campaigned hard on the issue of illegal immigration and lower taxes. But while his opposition to amnesty resonated with some voters, the issue appeared far down their list of concerns after the economy and the war, according to pollsters. Ryan Stenger, Blasdel's campaign manager, downplayed the polls and the money. "It's all going to come down to which candidate can best represent the residents of the Sixth District on the issues that matter: lower taxes, better healthcare, and a strong economy."

—Alex Kingsbury