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David Crowley leads Tom Tiffany in first Marquette Law School poll of Wisconsin governor's race

Democratic Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley holds a five-point lead over Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany among likely voters in the Wisconsin governor's race, according to the first Marquette Law School poll released since the August primary. The poll found Crowley leading with 49 percent of the vote compared to 44 percent for Tiffany, while the race remained tied at 44 percent each among all registered voters. Republican supporters expressed higher enthusiasm for the election than Democrats, a trend attributed to the bruising Democratic primary where Crowley narrowly defeated Francesca Hong. Despite the lead, the poll showed that the Democratic Party as a whole is viewed more unfavorably than the Republican Party. Economic issues, specifically inflation and the cost of living, remain the primary concerns for voters. Additionally, growing opposition to data centers has emerged as a key issue, with 78 percent of surveyed voters stating that the costs of data centers outweigh the benefits. Both Crowley and Tiffany are seeking to position themselves as the pro-data center candidates while navigating the nuances of the policy.

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