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Hong expands lead in final Marquette poll before Aug. 11 primary
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel • • nation
Key Points:
- Francesca Hong leads the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor with 38% support, significantly ahead of Mandela Barnes at 16% and David Crowley at 7%, according to a Marquette University Law School poll conducted in late July.
- Hong's lead has expanded since the previous poll in mid-July, with 34% of voters still undecided, though when leaners are included, her support rises to 46%.
- Mandela Barnes is the top second-choice candidate among Democratic voters, while Governor Tony Evers' endorsement of Crowley has limited impact, with 56% saying it does not affect their vote.
- Younger voters (ages 18-29) strongly favor Hong, while Barnes has more support among older voters (60+), nearly half of whom remain undecided.
- The Wisconsin Democratic primary is scheduled for August 11, with early absentee voting ongoing, and the general election set for November 3, where the Democratic nominee will face Republican Tom Tiffany.
