Primary
Democratic Primary
Held August 11, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Crowley ✓ | 313,321 | 39.8% | |
| Francesca Hong | 310,110 | 39.4% | |
| Kelda Roys | 59,013 | 7.5% | |
| Joel Brennan | — | — |
Republican Primary
Held August 11, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Tiffany ✓ | 466,466 | 95.2% | |
| Andy Manske | 22,577 | 4.6% | |
| Total Write-ins | 1,177 | 0.2% |
Full calendar and every race: Wisconsin primary guide
Race Overview
General Election Polling Trend
PollingSource average — trailing average of all polls from the last 30 days.
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David Crowley Nominee
DemocratTom Tiffany Nominee
RepublicanGeneral Election Polling Average
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| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tipp | 2026-08-18 | LV | David Crowley 47.00% | Tom Tiffany 43.00% | |
| League of American Workers | 2026-08-18 | 1434 RV | ±2.90 | David Crowley 43.00% | Tom Tiffany 41.00% |
| Tipp | 2026-08-18 | RV | David Crowley 43.00% | Tom Tiffany 41.00% | |
| TIPP Insights partisan·R ±2.5 R-sponsored | 2026-08-18 | 1434 RV | David Crowley 43.00% | Tom Tiffany 41.00% | |
| TIPP Insights (R) partisan·R ±2.5 | 2026-08-18 | 1199 LV | ±3.10 | David Crowley 47.00% | Tom Tiffany 43.00% |
| Platform Comms. | 2026-08-13 | David Crowley 48.00% | Tom Tiffany 44.00% | ||
| Platform communications | 2026-08-13 | LV | David Crowley 48.00% | Tom Tiffany 44.00% | |
| Platform Communications (R) | 2026-08-13 | 500 LV | ±4.40 | David Crowley 48.00% | Tom Tiffany 44.00% |
| GBAO Strategies D-sponsored | 2026-08-03 | 800 LV | David Crowley 47.00% | Tom Tiffany 44.00% | |
| OSZ | 2026-08-03 | David Crowley 47.00% | Tom Tiffany 44.00% | ||
| GBAO (D) partisan·D | 2026-08-03 | 800 LV | ±3.50 | David Crowley 47.00% | Tom Tiffany 44.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Wisconsin governor's race?
David Crowley leads Tom Tiffany 45.8% to 42.8% in the PollingSource polling average — a D+3.0 margin based on 6 polls from the last 30 days.
Is the 2026 Wisconsin governor's race competitive?
Yes — the PollingSource polling average rates it Lean D: Democrats are favored, but the race is competitive.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Wisconsin governor's race say?
The most recent public poll, from Tipp (completed August 18, 2026), found David Crowley (D) at 47% and Tom Tiffany (R) at 43%.
When is the 2026 Wisconsin governor's race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 30 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
Evers not seeking a third term (not term-limited); open seat in swing state