Charles Franklin

Marquette Law Poll supplement: Open-ended answers offer insights on Trump favorability

Trump earned 53% approval in national survey released Dec. 18

Without Gerrymander, Democrats Flip 14 Legislative Seats

The Democratic gains in a strong Republican year set up a chance for them to win majorities in 2026.

1.5 Million Absentee Ballots Cast in Wisconsin

That's 41% of registered voters, a new record for state's presidential election.

Can Harris Win Wisconsin?

Why Democrats are confident. And how the state's geography could upset expectations.

Harris and Trump Within Margin of Error in Final Marquette Poll

Survey of likely Wisconsin voters shows Baldwin leading Hovde by 2 points.

The ‘Secret Sauce’ That Could Reelect Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin

Incumbent finds voters in parts of Wisconsin that reject other Democrats.

New Poll Shows Harris Maintains 4% Lead Over Trump in Wisconsin

MU poll also finds US Senator Tammy Baldwin expands lead over Eric Hovde.

Marquette Poll Shows Harris Up, at 52% to 48% for Trump

Poll taken after both conventions shows Democrat ahead in key state of Wisconsin.

Marquette Poll Retooled for 2024 Election

E-mails and texts replacing random phone calls.

Less than Half of Wisconsin Voters Satisfied With Public Schools

Poll finds particularly high negatives in Milwaukee, where MPS financial problems arose.

Voter Enthusiasm Up For Wisconsin Democrats

Marquette poll shows Democrats now equal to Republicans in voter enthusiasm.

Biden, Trump Tied in Wisconsin in New Marquette Poll

Baldwin leads Hovde by at least five points in U.S. Senate race.

Robin Vos Faces Flak From Liberals and Conservatives

Assembly Speaker hit by liberal attack ad while fighting new recall attempt from the right.

Ron Johnson’s Curious Stand on Abortion

Pleading for Republican unity on an issue that's a loser for the party.

Cowboy Hovde Hurting Candidate Hovde?

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde might want to get off the range.

State Voters’ Views on Immigration Have Changed, Poll Shows

Fewer Wisconsinites favor path to citizenship while support for deportation is up.

Trump, Baldwin Narrowly Ahead In Marquette Poll of State

7 months before election Baldwin leads Hovde by 5 points, Trump leads Biden by 2 points.

The Recombobulation Area announces biggest subscription sale of 2024, celebrates year of tremendous growth

April Voters Will Weigh In on School Culture Wars

Activist school board members in Cudahy, Waukesha and other suburbs up for reelection.

Green Party Candidate Will Be On Wisconsin’s Presidential Ballot

Democrats fear a loss of votes that could defeat President Joe Biden.

Even Republicans Praise Tammy Baldwin

Democrat’s ability to court rural vote wins grudging respect — and fear.

Trump, Biden Tied in Wisconsin

Marquette poll finds neck-and-neck race nine months before election.

Why GOP Divided on Medical Marijuana

Republican divisions between geographic areas, between Senate and Assembly on the bill.

Tammy Baldwin Could Still Face 2024 Challenger, Party Leaders Say

They point to Ron Johnson's surprise run in 2010. GOP hopes for well-funded challenger.

Poll Shows Biden-Trump Toss Up In Wisconsin, But Others Outperform Trump

Latest Marquette University Law School poll shows preference for Haley, DeSantis versus Biden.

Two Democrats Will Challenge Republican Rep. Bryan Steil

District is possibly more competitive as a result of redistricting.

Marquette Poll Finds Support For Governor, GOP-Led Shared Revenue Deal

Majority polled also support abortion rights.

How Will AI Affect Next Election?

Artificial Intelligence could have a huge impact, ramping up disinformation in swing states like Wisconsin.

Is Baldwin Vulnerable? Or Unbeatable?

The pundits disagree. And who is the likely Republican opponent?

Why Republicans Lose Younger Voters

Can Scott Walker lead the way to transforming the party’s aging demographics?

Wisconsin Supreme Court Flip Was Years In the Making

Partisan-style campaigning and waning influence of Republican WOW counties contribute to Protasiewicz victory.

Supreme Court Candidates Make Last Push For Votes

Will Trump indictment affect race between Dan Kelly and Janet Protasiewicz?

Protasiewicz Embraces Democratic Issues

If elected, Supreme Court candidate could flip state on abortion, gerrymandering, election laws.

8th Senate District Race Will Decide GOP Veto-Proof Majority

Republican Rep. Dan Knodl, Democrat Jodi Habush Sinykin compete for open seat.

Liberal Candidates for Supreme Court Won a Majority

Janet Protasiewicz and Everett Mitchell got 54% of vote in primary election.

Will Republicans Legalize Marijuana?

Gov. Evers and two-thirds of voters support it. How long will legislators resist?

21 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the ballot totals, which groups, advocates and trends won or lost?

The Curious Candidacy of Joan Beglinger

Out-of-state group spends on ads for independent to help defeat Tim Michels.

Marquette Poll Shows Races Tightening

New poll shows governor's race is tied, Johnson leading Barnes 50% to 48%.

Age of Voters Will Decide Election

Key fact: a vast difference in political views between those under and over age 40.

Ron Johnson Expanding Lead Over Mandela Barnes in US Senate Race

New Marquette poll has Gov. Tony Evers holding a slight lead over Tim Michels in race for governor.

Johnson Overtakes Barnes In Latest Poll

Barnes was up 7%, now down 1% in Marquette poll. But Evers maintains slight lead over Michels.

Will Trump Help State’s Democrats Win?

His disapproval rate is way high in Wisconsin, yet Michels, Johnson have embraced him.

Poll Finds Huge Partisan Gap on Issues

Is the biggest issue inflation or climate change? Depends on who you ask.

Rallies in State Defend Roe V. Wade

Protests in blue and red cities, at state Capitol, in Sauk City and Village of Walworth defend abortion rights.

Sexism And The Marquette Poll

Should pollsters test respondents agreement with statements deriding women?

Democratic US Senate Primary Tightens In Poll

Marquette poll also shows Evers' approval steady, Ron Johnson’s declined further.

Little Change In Voting Rules For April

After 16 months of controversy only one change in rules, though not for lack of Republican efforts.

Can Ron Johnson Win Reelection?

His unfavorability ratings are high, but the politics of 2022 may be on his side.

A Moment of Clarity On Voting Rights

Marquette pollster Charles Franklin goes off script at Press Club.

61% Of State Supports Legal Cannabis

MU poll finds 75% of Democrats, 51% of Republicans back legalization.

Poll Finds Approval Up for Evers, Down for Johnson

MU poll finds Kleefisch leads GOP primary for governor, Barnes atop Democratic primary for senator.

Can Nicholson Beat Kleefisch?

Democrats are thrilled about what could be a bruising Republican primary for governor.

Marquette Law School Poll to release national surveys on political topics, Supreme Court, Jan. 26-27

What They’re Saying: One Year Out From Election Day, Democrats Brace for Red Wave

Marquette Law School Poll to release national survey of public views of the U.S. Supreme Court, Aug. 4

State’s Partisan Divide the Worst Ever?

‘The worst it's ever been,’ says one legislator. Are voters echoing politicians or vice versa?

Polls Missed on Trump Voters, Franklin Says

MU Law School pollster says Trump voters distrust and didn’t respond to polls.

19 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the vote totals there were so many other winners and losers.

Could Vos Be Tossed Out By Voters?

His handling of pandemic blasted by opposition groups.

Will BLM Movement Sway State Voters?

Both parties hope it will play to their advantage.

Could Polls Be As Wrong As In 2016?

Presidential polls of state look much like 2016. Experts say it's different this time.

1/3 of Wisconsinites Won’t Take COVID-19 Vaccine?

New poll shows many state residents wouldn't take the vaccine.

State Voters Less Undecided Than in 2016

Polls show Biden's lead in Wisconsin safer than Clinton's was in 2016. But how safe?

Will Kenosha Unrest Help Trump Win State?

His planned visit to Kenosha seeks to make urban unrest the key issue of campaign.

Will Biden’s DNC Snub Hurt Him In State?

Republicans gleeful. Is Biden's blowoff of Milwaukee convention Hillary-like or smartly strategic?

Trump Touts Economy in Oshkosh

Speech in Wisconsin for about a thousand people spread out and mostly wearing masks.

Republicans Target Northeast Wisconsin

CPAC event in Green Bay, Trump trip to Oshkosh underline Fox Valley's importance for his reelection.

MU Poll Shows Biden Still Leads Trump

Up by 5 points in new poll. Two other polls showed similar lead.

Wisconsin Public Education Network Annual Summit to be held virtually Friday, July 24

Advocates and experts from around the state will gather for 6th annual event.

New Marquette Law School Poll finds reduced but majority support for COVID-19 restrictions, while partisan divisions increase

Please note: Complete poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll

Politicians Need Virus-Weary Voters’ Signatures

How can candidates get nomination papers signed and maintain social distance?

New Marquette Law School Poll finds strong support for coronavirus closings, even as it shows substantial economic impact

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll

State Republicans Now Love Trump

Big change from 2016, when GOP and talk radio opposed him, now 95% view him favorably.

Who Will Turn Out for April Election?

There might be a far bigger Republican turnout than some expect.

Poll Shows Trump Ahead in State

MU Poll shows him beating the major Democratic candidates, though within margin of error.

Impeachment Support the Same in MU Poll

Percent supporting impeachment and removal in new poll nearly identical to last poll.

Why State Voters Cooled on Impeachment

MU poll found small shifts add up and Trump might be helped by good economy.

Poll Shows Less Support For Impeachment

Support declining, MU poll shows, and presidential race in state also looks close.

Health Outcomes for City Children ‘Abysmal’

Policy experts say health care in the city and state remains a crucial issue.

Big Jump in State Support for Impeachment

Marquette Poll finds 46% of those surveyed now back inquiry, up from 29% in April.

First-ever national Marquette Law School Poll will examine public views of the U.S. Supreme Court

Poll results, panelist reactions will be released at conference, Oct. 21

Why Trump Could Lose Wisconsin

Politico says Trump in trouble because WOW counties never fully embraced him.

What Polls Show About the Legislature

Voters have net positive view of Legislature but negative toward Vos, split on Fitzgerald.

6 Questions for Legislators on Guns

How many state residents have guns? How many favor background checks, other laws?

Will Wisconsin Decide the 2020 Election?

All signs suggest this state could determine whether Trump wins reelection.

Why Republicans Hate the Gas Tax

Once they promoted this user fee, now they’d rather roads fall apart. Why?

State Lagged Nation in Income Growth

Report ranks Wisconsin 33rd in average growth in personal incomes since Great Recession.

A New Generation of Political Leaders

GenXers and Millennials are replacing Baby Boomers in political office.

Evers’ Approval, Disapproval Rises in Poll

But big majority in MU poll says Legislature not cooperating with governor and support him on most issues.

Evers Appoints Record Number of Women

For first time in history, majority of governor’s advisors are women.

Republicans May Oppose Medical Marijuana

Vos, Steineke say Evers’ support for full legalization has poisoned the discussion.

Poll Shows Strong Support for Evers Proposals

Marquette poll finds majority favors Medicaid expansion, hiking special education funding.

Marquette Law School Poll director Franklin goes ‘On the Issues’ with new poll on state and national issues

Franklin will report the findings of the first Marquette Law School Poll since the November election.

Liberals All Wrong on Early Voting Law

Actually Republicans have expanded early voting.

Evers Election Brings Changes to Capitol

Suddenly jobs for Democrats. And will Vos, Evers do deal on highway funding?

33 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the vote totals, who were the election’s other big winners and losers?

Last of the Republican Upstarts

Of 11 GOP governors who flipped states In 2010, Walker Is only one seeking a third term.

Voters Could Return Divided Power to Capitol

But will it mean compromise -- or deadlocked government?

Walker, Evers Take Different Routes on Roads

Evers says roads “are crumbling,” Walker says Evers will hike gas tax.