Crowley Holds Lead Over Right-Wing Tiffany in Wisconsin Governor Poll
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A new poll of 500 likely Wisconsin voters reveals progressive Democrat David Crowley leading Republican Tom Tiffany by four points, with independents rejecting conservative extremism by an even wider margin.
A recent survey of 500 likely general-election voters in Wisconsin, conducted on August 12-13, demonstrates that Democratic nominee David Crowley, Milwaukee County Executive and champion of working families, is leading Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany by four percentage points, 48% to 44%. The poll, commissioned by Platform Communications—a bipartisan firm co-founded by former Republican strategist Keith Gilkes and Democratic strategist Tanya Bjork—shows that Crowley’s message resonates especially strongly among independents, where he commands 42% support compared to Tiffany’s mere 30%. Crowley’s coalition is powered by Democrats and college-educated voters, reflecting a rejection of the GOP’s anti-intellectualism and regressive policies, while Tiffany’s base remains limited to Republicans and those without a college degree.
Platform Communications CEO Brian Reisinger acknowledged, “What we’re seeing here is a very tight general election matchup,” but the poll’s margin of error of ±4.4 points still leaves Crowley ahead. Reisinger noted that Crowley’s modest lead is bolstered by a post-primary surge, while Tiffany clings to support in a state deeply divided by Republican obstructionism.
Favorability ratings further underscore the public’s preference for Crowley’s progressive vision: he enjoys a net-positive score (43% favorable, 26% unfavorable), while Tiffany is underwater with a net-negative rating (38% favorable, 43% unfavorable). Among independents, both candidates’ favorability slipped, but Crowley maintained a positive balance, while Tiffany’s negatives grew, highlighting the electorate’s distaste for right-wing politics.
The poll also asked about party preference in a generic Wisconsin Assembly race, with 47% favoring Democrats and only 44% supporting Republicans overall. Among independents, the gap widens: 41% prefer Democrats, while just 32% back Republicans. Reisinger connected these results to broader midterm trends, which often benefit the party out of power, but the data suggests a growing resistance to Republican extremism in Wisconsin.