Post-Primary Marquette University Law Poll Shows Evers and Michael in Tight Race for Governor; Barnes with Lead in U.S. Senate Contest

The latest Marquette University Law Poll, which was conducted after the Aug. 9 Wisconsin primary election and released on August 17, shows incumbent Tony Evers (D) and Tim Michels (R) locked in a close race for governor, and has current Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes leading incumbent Ron Johnson (R) in the contest for U.S. Senate. Please find below highlights of the poll:

Wisconsin Governor’s Race:

  • Wisconsin Voters’ Preference for Governor:
    • Governor Tony Evers (Democrat) – 45%
    • Tim Michels (Republicans) – 43%
    • Joan Beglinger (Independent) – 7%
    • Other – 5%
  • Evers Favorability:
    • Favorable: 46%
    • Unfavorable: 41%
    • Haven’t heard enough: 6%
    • Don’t know: 6%
  • Michels Favorability:
    • Favorable: 33%
    • Unfavorable: 33%
    • Haven’t heard enough: 24%
    • Don’t know: 10%

U.S. Senate Race:

  • Wisconsin Voters’ Preference for U.S. Senate:
    • Governor Mandela Barnes (Democrat): 51%
    • S. Senator Ron Johnson (Republican): 44%
  • Barnes Favorability:
    • Favorable: 37%
    • Unfavorable: 22%
    • Haven’t heard enough: 30%
    • Don’t know: 11%
  • Johnson Favorability:
    • Favorable: 38%
    • Unfavorable: 47%
    • Haven’t heard enough: 9%
    • Don’t know: 6%

CLICK HERE to read the complete results from the latest Marquette University Poll.