Gov. John Lynch (D-Hopkinton) appears to be on his way to an easy third term.

According to a new poll, Lynch is beating his opponent, state Sen. Joe Kenney (R-Wakefield) 66 percent to 17 percent with 15 percent undecided.

The WMUR Granite State Poll also found that 65 percent of Republicans approve of the job Lynch has done as governor.

When asked what is the most important problem facing New Hampshire, 30 percent of respondents said that jobs and the economy are the most important problem facing the state, followed by high taxes at 14 percent and how to fund primary and secondary education with 10 percent. However, 70 percent of residents said the state is heading in the right direction.

The poll was sponsored by WMUR-TV and conducted by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center.