As of January 2010, polling showed Walberg with a substantial lead to regain his seat from Democrat Mark Schauer: "Republican Challenger Tim Walberg leads him 46% to 37% in the head to head ballot, and when 'leaners' are included, Tim Walberg leads 50% to 40%."<ref>http://www.walbergforcongress.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=25804&mname=Article&rpid=5130</ref> | As of January 2010, polling showed Walberg with a substantial lead to regain his seat from Democrat Mark Schauer: "Republican Challenger Tim Walberg leads him 46% to 37% in the head to head ballot, and when 'leaners' are included, Tim Walberg leads 50% to 40%."<ref>http://www.walbergforcongress.com/site/Viewer.aspx?iid=25804&mname=Article&rpid=5130</ref> |