Crowley has slight edge over Tiffany in first new poll
Key Points:
- A new Badger Battleground poll shows Democrat David Crowley leading Republican Tom Tiffany 48% to 44% in the Wisconsin governor race, though the margin is within the poll's error range, indicating a statistical tie.
- The poll surveyed 500 likely voters shortly after Crowley won the Democratic primary, marking an early snapshot in a competitive race in a politically purple state.
- Among independent voters, Crowley holds a significant lead of 42% to 30%, highlighting the importance of this group in the upcoming election.
- Crowley’s favorability rating is 43%, slightly higher than Tiffany’s 38%, while former President Trump’s favorability stands at 41%.
- Both campaigns acknowledge the race is just beginning, with Tiffany’s team emphasizing the need to increase voter understanding of his policies to close the gap.