Overview

• Platform Communications’ Badger Battleground survey interviewed 500 likely voters by phone from Sept. 28–30.
• In the Republican field, Rep. Tom Tiffany leads with 30%, followed by Eric Hovde at 14% and Tim Michels at 9%, with 34% undecided.
• Among Democrats, former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes has 16%, with Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez at 8% and David Crowley and Josh Kaul at 7%, while 38% are undecided.
• A generic gubernatorial ballot shows Republicans ahead 43% to 40%, as the sample rates the GOP more favorably than Democrats.
• The open race follows Gov. Tony Evers’ decision not to seek another term, with the statewide primary set for Aug. 11, 2026 and the general election on Nov. 3, 2026.