Scott Brown , the former senator from Massachusetts who moved to New Hampshire to run in a more friendly environment , appears to be in a dead heat with Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen , a new poll shows . A CNN/ORC International poll out Monday finds Shaheen and Brown tied among likely voters , with both obtaining the support of 48 % among 735 voters surveyed . A close race could mean bad news for Democrats , who are struggling to maintain control of the Senate . Keeping the seat in the Democratic column is crucial if the party want to maintain a slim majority in the Senate . One thing working in Shaheen 's favor is her high favorable ratings . More than half of likely voters -- 54 % -- have a favorable view of the first-term incumbent , while Brown 's favorability is not as high . His rating currently sits at 46 % . What could be a drag on Shaheen , however , is New Hampshire residents ' opinion of the leader of her party . Thirty-eight percent of New Hampshire adults polled approve of the job President Barack Obama is doing , while 60 % disapprove . Throughout the campaign , Brown has sought to tie Shaheen to Obama . The poll has a margin of error of plus or 3.5 percentage points . Paul , Clinton top presidential poll in New Hampshire .
Sen. Jeanne King and GOP 's Scott Brown are tied among likely candidates , poll says . Close race for New Jersey Senate seat could be bad news for Republicans .