[NOTE: Individuals and topics referenced in the following poll summary were selected to reflect information of general interest to WiAHC members. The inclusion of any particular item does not in any way reflect the views of WiAHC, Hoven Consulting, Badger Bay Management Company or its employees or representatives.]

On February 25, 2026, Marquette University Law School Poll released its most recent poll, which surveyed 818 registered Wisconsin voters between February 11-19, 2026. The margin of error is +/-4.3 percentage points. This poll is the first Wisconsin state-specific Marquette poll since October 2025. This new poll covers political approval ratings, 2026 candidates, as well as various policy areas.

The following February 2026 poll findings may be of interest:

Elected Officials

President Trump Job Approval

• 44% approve of the job President Trump (R) is doing.
• 54% disapprove.
• 2% don’t know.

Governor Tony Evers Job Approval

• 49% approve of the job Governor Tony Evers (D) is doing.
• 45% disapprove.
• 6% don’t know.

Wisconsin Legislature Job Approval

• 41% approve of the state legislature’s job performance.
• 44% disapprove.
• 15% don’t know.

Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidates – 2026 August Primary Election

The following are the polling results of Wisconsin Republican primary voters when asked for whom they would vote:

• Congressman Tom Tiffany:                                                      35%      
• Medical Service Technician Andy Manske:                            2%

NOTE: 63 percent of Republican primary voters indicated that they have not made up their minds on a preferred candidate for governor.

The following are the polling results of Wisconsin Democratic primary voters when asked for whom they would vote:

• State Rep. Francesca Hong (Madison):                                                                 11%
•  Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes:                                                 10%
• Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez:                                                                   6%
• Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley:                                                    3%
• Former Non-Profit Executive Joel Brennan:                                                        2%
• Former Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. CEO Missy Hughes:        2%
• State Sen. Kelda Roys (Madison):                                                                           1%
• Former State Rep. Brett Hulsey (Madison Suburbs):                                         1%

NOTE: 65 percent of Democratic primary voters indicated that they have not made up their minds on a preferred candidate for governor.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates – 2026 Spring Election

The following are the polling results of Wisconsin registered voters when asked for whom they would vote in the April State Supreme Court election:

• Waukesha-Based State Appeals Court Judge Maria Lazar (Conservative Candidate):                12%
• Madison-Based State Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor (Liberal Candidate):                          17%

NOTE: 66% of Wisconsin registered voters indicated that they have not made up their minds on a preferred candidate for the state Supreme Court.

General Issues

The most important issue among registered voters:

• Inflation and the cost of living:                  34%
• Health insurance:                                         14%
• Illegal immigration and border security:  13%
• Taxes:                                                               9%
• Jobs and the economy:                                9%
• Affordability of housing:                               7%
• Gun violence:                                                  5%
• Abortion policy:                                              5%
• Public schools:                                                4%
• Crime in your community:                           1%