Charles Franklin has been director of the Marquette Law School Poll since it started in 2012. He became a full-time member of Marquette University’s faculty in 2013. Previously he was a professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin – Madison starting in 1992.
In 2005 Franklin co-founded Pollster.com, a website for the analysis of polling data.
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Poll Shows Strong Support for Evers Proposals
Marquette poll finds majority favors Medicaid expansion, hiking special education funding.
Jan 25th, 2019 by Laurel White
Liberals All Wrong on Early Voting Law
Actually Republicans have expanded early voting.
Dec 20th, 2018 by Rick Esenberg
Evers Election Brings Changes to Capitol
Suddenly jobs for Democrats. And will Vos, Evers do deal on highway funding?
Nov 12th, 2018 by Steven Walters
33 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the vote totals, who were the election’s other big winners and losers?
Nov 7th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Last of the Republican Upstarts
Of 11 GOP governors who flipped states In 2010, Walker Is only one seeking a third term.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Voters Could Return Divided Power to Capitol
But will it mean compromise -- or deadlocked government?
Oct 29th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Walker, Evers Take Different Routes on Roads
Evers says roads “are crumbling,” Walker says Evers will hike gas tax.
Oct 24th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Baldwin, Walker Lead in Latest MU Poll
Baldwin up 10% over Vukmir, Walker up by just 1% over Evers.
Oct 11th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
The Rise of Absentee Ballots
Just 12% of all ballots in 2004, could hit 33% in 2020.
Oct 1st, 2018 by Steven Walters
More Foxconn Bells and Whistles
They want a new venture fund and UW-Madison fund -- all subsidized by our taxes.
Sep 5th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Why Walker Must Go Negative
Governor is so unpopular he must bludgeon his opponent or change his identity. Or both.
Aug 28th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Walker, Evers Tied in Governor’s Race
And Vukmir just behind Baldwin in race for Senator, as challengers gain momentum.
Aug 23rd, 2018 by Laurel White
23 Election Winners and Losers
Beyond the vote totals, who were the other winners and losers in yesterday’s election?
Aug 15th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Foxconn Plays Politics for Walker?
Company's iffy "innovation centers" in Eau Claire, Green Bay could help reelect governor.
Jul 26th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Poll Good News for Evers, Vukmir
Evers lead widens in gubernatorial primary, Vukmir nudges ahead of Nicholson.
Jul 19th, 2018 by Shawn Johnson
Voters Unhappy About Tariffs, State Roads
Marquette poll shows low support for Trump tariffs and outstate concern about roads.
Jul 19th, 2018 by Chuck Quirmbach
Foxconn Deal Has Divided the State
Even Republicans disagree about the deal.
Jul 2nd, 2018 by Steven Walters
Candidates for Governor Hold Debate
But not on TV. And not every Democratic candidate. So who won?
Jun 19th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Why Walker Waved Red “Danger” Sign
He's experienced a wave election before, but that time it helped him.
Apr 9th, 2018 by Steven Walters
School Safety Bill Renews Gun Debate
81% of voters favor background checks. Democrats support, Republicans oppose them.
Mar 12th, 2018 by Steven Walters
Can Democrats Win State Senate?
Schachtner win gives hope. But everything would have to go right.
Jan 22nd, 2018 by Steven Walters
Can Walker Win Reelection?
And what’s the secret -- so far -- of his success?
Nov 13th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Walker Retreats From Foxconn Deal
It was supposed to assure his reelection. What happened?
Nov 9th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Medicaid’s Future A Key Campaign Issue
Republicans want big cuts. Democrats don’t. Likely issue in 2018.
Jul 5th, 2017 by Steven Walters
Poll Analysis Shows How State Turned Red
Democrats had five percent edge in party identification in 2008 and 2012; that’s gone.
Dec 5th, 2016 by Steven Walters
15 Election Winners and Losers
Clarke to the cabinet? Should pollsters be fired? RoJo trumps Trump. And much more.
Nov 9th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Wisconsin Needs Mexico
And how Trump’s get-tough policies will hurt the state.
Sep 13th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
The Battle Over Charter Schools
NAACP declares opposition and is criticized by charter supporters like Howard Fuller.
Aug 23rd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin “Undecided” in Presidential Election?
One in five are undecided, independent or neither party voters in presidential race.
Jul 11th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Can Challenger Defeat Paul Ryan?
Delavan businessman Paul Nehlen has Sarah Palin’s backing in bid for Ryan’s congressional seat.
May 16th, 2016 by Steven Walters
Who Will Win the Elections?
The turnout will be massive. And could result in upsets.
Apr 5th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Common Ground Lobbying Against Bucks Arena
Community organization is pushing city, county and state representatives to oppose public funding.
Jun 16th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Conservative Power Rises in Senate
With the replacement of two key GOP moderates, Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald has far more power.
May 18th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Bucks Arena Tough Sell for Outstate Legislators
Poll shows state residents outside metro Milwaukee and Madison oppose subsidy by 86% to 10%.
Apr 27th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Do Voters Support Republican Policies?
On some bills, yes. On others, no.
Mar 26th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
Walker Not Most Polarizing Pol
Polls show he is fourth most polarizing among state voters.
Jan 19th, 2015 by Steven Walters
Swing Voters Leave Hope for Democrats
They voted for Walker yet support accepting federal Medicaid increase and raising minimum wage.
Dec 8th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Why Burke’s Loss Was Inevitable
Burke's impact as a candidate was so negligible that Walker was almost running against himself. He had to hope the Walker lovers outnumbered his haters.
Nov 4th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Won Second Debate
But neither candidate can close the sale in election. Why?
Oct 21st, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
The Massive Gender Gap in Gov’s Race
Walker does terrible with women. But Burke does far worse with men. Why?
Oct 2nd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Why Walker’s Liberal Campaign Tactics?
His ads target Burke for not being liberal enough. Is he desperate -- or crazy like a fox?
Jul 24th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Voters Oppose Walker’s Run for President
That's what three straight polls show. But experts doubt it will impact governor’s race.
Jun 2nd, 2014 by Steven Walters
Republicans Should Retain Legislature This Fall
Democrats hope to retake Senate but their chances don't look good.
Apr 23rd, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Casualties of War
The war over Act 10 may be a key reason 46% of legislators have left or will leave in just over two years.
Apr 14th, 2014 by Steven Walters
Hispanics Could Be Critical in Governor’s Race
And Walker is reaching out to them.
Nov 25th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Walker’s Year Of Political Danger
Weak poll results and tricky issues face the governor in the year before he runs.
Nov 4th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Southeast Wisconsin Rules the Capitol
Almost every Republican -- and Democratic -- leader is from a small part of the state.
Sep 16th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Gov. Walker’s Gender Gap
Men approve and women disapprove of him by large margins. Could that decide 2014 election?
Jul 29th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Mystery Behind the MU Law School Poll
MU's pollster calls Ald. Kovac's radio show. Is she from the "East Coast," as MU says, or India?
Mar 20th, 2013 by Michael Horne
25 Winners and Losers
The list is long (and fun). This was a campaign with real consequences.
Nov 8th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
The Rise of MU Law School
How it became the state's leading pollster and a high profile place for public forums.
Oct 19th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Stealth Conservatives
Bradley-funded think tank changes its polls and subsidizes Journal Sentinel’s right-wing columnist.
Oct 11th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
