A new University of New Hampshire poll shows former Gov. Jeanne Shaheen (D-Mabbury) leading her rival, U.S. Sen. John Sununu (R-Waterville Valley) by four percentage points.

According to the WMUR Granite State Poll, sponsored by WMUR-TV and conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center. Shaheen is beating Sununu 48 percent to 44 percent with seven percent undecided.

"This race is seen as one of the most important in the country by both Republicans and Democrats," said Andrew Smith, Director of the UNH Survey Center. "Both candidates are well known and well funded and this race is likely to stay close."

The poll also shows that 44 percent of voters have a favorable view of Sununu and 37% have an unfavorable opinion of the junior U.S. Senator. Also, Shaheen has a favorable rating of 47 percent and an unfavorable rating of 40 percent.