As the 2014 Wisconsin gubernatorial election inches closer, Democratic candidate Mary Burke has drawn even with Gov. Scott Walker, according to a poll released Tuesday by the Marquette Law School.
The poll surveyed 800 registered Wisconsin voters and concluded that Walker is favored by 47 percent of voters. Burke follows closely behind with 45 percent of respondents preferring her. The poll had a 3.5 percent margin of error.
The narrow support gap between the candidates falls within the margin of error and 70 percent of registered voters said they do not know enough about Burke or her agenda to formulate an opinion.
State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout, D-Alma, who received a 44 percent favorability rating, plans to announce her decision to enter the race in early 2014.
The poll also surveyed citizens on gay marriage and statewide marijuana legislation. It found 53 percent support gay marriage and 50 percent support the legalization of marijuana.
The election is scheduled to take place Nov. 4, 2014.
