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Wisconsin 2026 Dem primary – poll, ads, ballot

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Wisconsin 2026 Dem primary – debate, poll, ads, ballot ruling

Governor Tony Evers’ endorsement of former Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has sharpened intensified the August 11 Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor. After former Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez withdrew in Wisconsin. A Marquette University Law School poll of 838 voters (July 8‑16) reaffirmed late June, the field fell to five: State Rep. Francesca Hong’s lead with about 26‑27% support, while Hong, former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes trailed at 15‑18% and roughly half of respondents remained undecided. The poll was taken before Crowley re‑entered the race and did not include him. The field has now narrowed to five contenders after Sara Rodriguez’s withdrawal: Hong, Barnes, former state admin secretary Joel Brennan, Crowley and state State Sen. Kelda Roys. Internal and university polls continue to show Hong ahead, though the fragmented slate means she could prevail with a plurality. Early in‑person absentee voting revealed a split among Democrats, with some backing Hong’s progressive platform and others favoring Barnes or Crowley as the best chance to defeat presumptive GOP nominee Rep. Tom Tiffany. Early voting began on July 28, giving voters a 14‑day window before the primary, 28 and more than 100,000 mail‑in ballots have been cast. A televised debate that night featured all five candidates in an unusually a largely courteous tone; the only on‑stage clash came when Barnes accused Crowley of being “resurrected by special interests.” A lawsuit backed by the The Democratic Party of Wisconsin seeks has sued to let allow absentee voters submit a new ballot if a candidate withdraws, a matter question a Dane County judge is expected set to rule on soon. Current on, while current Wisconsin Elections Commission guidance does not permit blocks such ballot “do‑overs.” The A Marquette Law School poll released July 28 debate highlighted unity on several policy proposals, including higher taxes on incomes over $1 million, scaling back private‑school vouchers 22 confirms Hong’s lead, showing her ahead of Barnes and funding public‑education surplus. Crowley, mirroring an earlier July 8‑16 poll that placed Hong at roughly 26‑27 % support. The Republican Governors Association has spent more than $2 million on attack ads portraying Hong as a “crazy” candidate, contrasting her with GOP nominee Rep. Tom Tiffany. Hong’s platform includes defunding the police, creating a state‑owned bank and expanding health‑care and childcare programs, though she has softened earlier calls to abolish police, police. Barnes and Crowley continue to position themselves as the best chance to defeat Tiffany, while Crowley, back in the race with Evers’ endorsement, faced criticism from Barnes but did not respond directly. ballot‑withdrawal lawsuit and absentee‑ballot rules remain unresolved as the primary approaches.

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  1. 2026-07-30 01:39 UTC Wisconsin 2026 Dem primary – poll, ads, ballot
  2. 2026-07-29 23:49 UTC Wisconsin 2026 Dem primary – debate, ballot ruling
  3. 2026-07-29 15:35 UTC Wisconsin 2026 Dem primary – Hong leads, early voting under‑
  4. 2026-07-28 21:17 UTC Wisconsin 2026 Dem primary – Hong leads, field narrows

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