Francesca Hong Leads Wisconsin Democratic Primary at 26% as 45% Remain Undecided
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Updated · Marquette Today · Jul 23
Francesca Hong Leads Wisconsin Democratic Primary at 26% as 45% Remain Undecided
3 articles · Updated · Marquette Today · Jul 23
Summary
Francesca Hong tops Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary field with 26%, ahead of Mandela Barnes at 15%, in a Marquette poll taken before the Aug. 11 primary.
Forty-five percent of Democratic primary voters are still undecided, underscoring a fluid race after Sara Rodriguez dropped out post-polling and David Crowley reentered after the survey was completed.
Hong’s support is strongest among very liberal voters at 58% and younger voters at 43% among ages 18-29, while moderate and older Democrats remain far more undecided.
November matchups look tight regardless of nominee: among likely voters, Barnes leads Republican Tom Tiffany 47%-42%, while Hong is tied with him at 44%-44%.
The broader poll found Wisconsin voters focused on inflation and living costs at 42%, while Gov. Tony Evers’ approval rose to 51% and Donald Trump’s fell to a presidency-low 40%.