DELAFIELD, WI: Throughout the summer, the Institute for Reforming Government (IRG) has conducted a number of statewide polls, regional polls, and focus groups to better understand the views of Wisconsin voters.
Our Latest Findings:
- Harris 49%, Trump 48%
- Among Trump voters who are independent, 46% say something might come up that could change their mind
- Biggest cause of doubt about Harris are her policy positions (37%) and track record (21%)
- Baldwin 50%, Hovde 44%
- Hovde winning key demographics
Ages 45-54: 49% Hovde, 40% Baldwin
Ages 55-64: 53% Hovde, 40% Baldwin
- Who do you trust more on issues important to you in Wisconsin?
- 41% Wisconsin Republicans in the Legislature
- 32% Governor Evers
- Superintendent Underly facing significant challenges as only 20% of all voters would like to see her reelected
Wisconsin Voters Prefer Center Right Policies
IRG’s polling found that despite a close election in a purple state, the voters’ policy preferences align with center right proposals. Key Findings:
- 50% of all voters would require legislative approval for all regulations
- 67% of all voters strongly favor or somewhat favor a policy of reviewing all administrative rules more than seven years old
- 46% believe that their personal finances will be helped most by a Trump victory
- 47% believe Biden’s policies are primarily responsible for the current inflation crisis
Learn more about our findings here and see our recent webinar discussing our findings with IRG’s Senior Advisor Andrew Hitt and longtime political strategist Bill McCoshen here.
