With less than 50 days until the November general election, Marquette University Law School Poll released its most recent poll on August 26, which surveyed 891 Wisconsin registered voters between August 12-20, 2026. The margin of error for registered voters polled was +/-4.0%. This is Marquette’s first poll following the August 11 primary election. This new poll covers the 2026 general election, including the gubernatorial race, as well as various policy areas.

The following August 2026 poll findings may be of interest:

Wisconsin Gubernatorial Candidates – 2026 November General Election

Here is how Wisconsin likely voters said they would vote in the November general election:

• Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley (D)                 49%
• Congressman Tom Tiffany (R)                                                   44%      
• Undecided                                                                                      7%

General Issues

The most important issue among registered voters:

• Inflation and the cost of living                                   43%
• Illegal immigration and border security                  12%
• Health insurance                                                           10%
• Jobs and the economy                                                 7%
• Property taxes                                                               6%
• Affordability of housing                                               6%
• Data centers                                                                   5%
• Abortion policy                                                              4%
• Public schools                                                                3%
• Crime in your community:                                          1%