New Marquette Law School Poll Shows Francesca Hong Leading Democratic Field for Governor

MILWAUKEE — Today’s Marquette University Law School Poll shows state Rep. Francesca Hong leading the Democratic primary field for governor.

Support for Hong has nearly doubled since the previous poll in October, which also had her in the lead. And with just 29% name recognition, Hong is outpacing a candidate known to 61% of voters.

“Wisconsin voters are sending a clear signal: They want a governor who will fight for them, not for corporate special interests,” Hong said. “Families are getting crushed by the cost of living, and this campaign is meeting them where they are with real solutions. We’re just getting started.”

Today’s poll also shows voters lining up behind the very issues Hong has championed since launching her campaign: regulating AI data centers, standing up to ICE brutality, and most importantly, keeping permanent affordability at the center of the conversation.

On AI data centers, a striking 70% of voters now say the costs outweigh the benefits — up 15 points from October. Opposition surged 21 points among independents and 29 points among Democrats; even a majority of Republicans agree.

On immigration enforcement, 56% of voters disapprove of how ICE is enforcing immigration laws, including 76% of independents.

On affordability, inflation tops every other issue with 70% of voters very concerned about cost of living.

“The people demand change, they demand better, and this campaign is going to deliver,” Hong said.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.