Poll: Chris Taylor leads Maria Lazar in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Key Points:

• A Marquette University Law School poll shows liberal Appeals Court Judge Chris Taylor leading conservative Judge Maria Lazar in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, but 53% of voters remain undecided with low overall awareness of the contest.
• Democrats demonstrate significantly higher enthusiasm and certainty about voting in the April 7 election compared to Republicans, with 77% of Democrats certain to vote versus 59% of Republicans.
• Despite the court’s current 4-3 liberal majority, 75% of voters incorrectly believe the ideological balance could flip in this election, though a Lazar win would maintain the status quo.
• In the Democratic gubernatorial primary, Francesca Hong leads among decided voters with 14% support, while most voters remain unfamiliar with the crowded field; only Tom Tiffany and Mandela Barnes have notable name recognition.
• President Donald Trump’s approval rating in Wisconsin hits a record low net approval of -14%, with strong Republican support but significant opposition among independents, posing challenges for both parties ahead of the midterms.