Wisconsin Governor Race Poll Shows Tight Contest Between Crowley and Tiffany

A new poll shows a tight race for Wisconsin governor between Democrat David Crowley and Republican U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany, with the contest emerging as a key battleground in the 2026 midterms. The Marquette Law School Poll, released Wednesday, found Crowley leading Tiffany 49% to 44% among likely voters, while the two were tied at 44% among registered voters. The survey, conducted from August 12 to 20, comes shortly after Crowley secured a narrow victory in a divisive Democratic primary.

The poll indicates Crowley has largely consolidated his party's support following the primary against state Representative Francesca Hong. Among likely voters who identify as Democrats, 98% plan to vote for Crowley. However, Republican enthusiasm appears slightly higher, with 55% of GOP respondents saying they are very enthusiastic about voting compared to 49% of Democrats. The race is expected to be close, consistent with Wisconsin's status as a closely divided swing state.

Crowley, the Milwaukee County Executive, is facing criticism from his opponent over his fiscal record. Representative Tiffany has highlighted a series of tax increases during Crowley's tenure, including property tax...