According to Marquette University’s new polling on the state’s races for governor and senate, Republicans could be in for a rough November.
State Superintendent Tony Evers led Gov. Scott Walker 49 to 44 percent in the new report, while U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin seemed to open a wide lead on Republican challenger Leah Vukmir, who trailed 53 to 42 percent among likely voters.
Both numbers indicate a substantial bump for state Democrats since the last Marquette poll in late August, which had Walker and Evers knotted at 46 percent among likely voters, while Baldwin narrowly led Vukmir, 49 to 47 percent.
Among probable voters, Democrats were also notably more likely to report as excited to vote, 75 percent compared to 64 percent of Republicans.
Among Republicans, 64% are very enthusiastic about voting (in Aug, it was 69%). Among Dems, 75% very enthusiastic (was 67% in Aug.). #mulawpoll
— MULawPoll (@MULawPoll) September 18, 2018
“Today’s poll shows Republicans and Gov. Walker are out of touch with the priorities of Wisconsinites,” state Rep. David Bowen, D-Milwaukee, said in a statement. “Wisconsinites know we can make smart investments in small businesses and entrepreneurs, sustaining strong economic growth while protecting the unique natural features that make Wisconsin a great place to live.
Furthermore, there do not seem to be many voters capable of convincing, with only one percent of respondents reporting that they do not already have a preference in the elections.
Walker’s approval has also gone underwater, with 45 percent approving to 52 percent disapproving of his performance.
The Walker campaign has not released a response to the poll and did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
