Republican Brian Sandoval is pulling away from Democrat Rory Reid in the race to the governor’s mansion in Carson City. The latest Rasmussen Reports statewide telephone survey shows Sandoval now leading Reid by 19 points with 56 percent of the vote. Reid earns 37 percent support.

Last week, Sandoval held a 55-40 percent lead. Sandoval has consistently led Reid in polls all year.

Sandoval and Reid have met for two debates so far. There will be a third and final debate next Wednesday.

Sixty percent of Nevada voters now have a favorable opinion of Sandoval, including 28 percent who view him Very Favorably.