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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Marquette Law Poll supplement: Open-ended answers offer insights on Trump favorability
Trump earned 53% approval in national survey released Dec. 18
Dec 18th, 2024 by Marquette UniversityMarquette Law School Poll to release national surveys on political topics, Supreme Court, Jan. 26-27
Jan 20th, 2022 by Marquette University
What They’re Saying: One Year Out From Election Day, Democrats Brace for Red Wave
Nov 8th, 2021 by Republican Party of Wisconsin
Marquette Law School Poll to release national survey of public views of the U.S. Supreme Court, Aug. 4
Jul 28th, 2021 by Marquette University
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.
Jul 21st, 2020 by Wisconsin Public Education NetworkNew 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
May 12th, 2020 by Marquette UniversityNew 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
Apr 1st, 2020 by Marquette UniversityFirst-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
Oct 14th, 2019 by Marquette UniversityMarquette 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.
Jan 18th, 2019 by Marquette UniversityMarquette Law School to launch Lubar Center with first look at new Milwaukee Area Project
The Milwaukee Area Project thus seeks to examine and report on public opinion, public policy, and conditions throughout the region.
Oct 17th, 2017 by Marquette UniversitySheldon and Marianne Lubar give $5.5 million gift to fund Marquette Law School public policy initiative
Law School establishes Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education
Apr 25th, 2017 by Marquette UniversityCharles Franklin goes ‘On the Issues’ to present new Marquette Law School Poll
The Marquette Law School Poll is the most extensive statewide polling project in Wisconsin history.
Mar 13th, 2017 by Marquette UniversityNew Marquette Law School Poll finds Clinton leading Trump by 6 percentage points in Wisconsin; Senate race is virtually tied
Among Wisconsin likely voters, 46 percent support Hillary Clinton and 40 percent support Donald Trump.
Nov 2nd, 2016 by Marquette UniversityCharles Franklin goes ‘On the Issues’ to present final Marquette Law School Poll of 2016 election season
The Marquette Law School Poll is the most extensive statewide polling project in Wisconsin history.
Oct 25th, 2016 by Marquette UniversityNew Marquette Law School Poll finds Wisconsin voters shifting support to Clinton after Trump video release
A new Marquette Law School Poll finds 44 percent of Wisconsin likely voters supporting Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton for president and 37 percent supporting Republican Donald Trump.
Oct 12th, 2016 by Marquette UniversityNew Marquette Law School Poll finds Clinton edge over Trump narrowing to pre-convention levels among Wisconsin voters
Among likely voters Clinton is supported by 45 percent and Trump by 42 percent in the new poll.
Aug 31st, 2016 by Marquette UniversityMarquette Law School to host conference on public policy and American drinking water
This conference will take an interdisciplinary approach to exploring the water-related legal, scientific, engineering and environmental issues that fill today’s news and touch all of our lives.
Aug 30th, 2016 by Marquette UniversityNew Marquette Law School Poll finds Clinton, Feingold leading
Majorities have negative views of presidential candidates
Jun 15th, 2016 by Marquette UniversityCharles Franklin goes “On the Issues” to present new Marquette Law School Poll
The Marquette Law School Poll is the most extensive statewide polling project in Wisconsin history.
Mar 21st, 2016 by Marquette UniversityCharles Franklin goes “On the Issues” to present new Marquette Law School Poll
The Marquette Law School Poll is the most extensive statewide polling project in Wisconsin history.
Feb 15th, 2016 by Marquette UniversityCharles Franklin goes “On the Issues” to present new Marquette Law School Poll
The Marquette Law School Poll is the most extensive statewide polling project in Wisconsin history.
Jan 19th, 2016 by Marquette UniversityMarquette Law School and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel conference to examine future of the American public library
For generations, the public library has been a cornerstone of our democracy and a beloved cultural institution. But what about the future?
Oct 22nd, 2015 by Marquette UniversityMarquette Law School Poll finds Walker job approval at 37 percent, following presidential run
Trump takes GOP lead, Clinton holds Dem edge in Wisconsin
Sep 30th, 2015 by Marquette UniversityCharles Franklin goes “On the Issues” to present new Marquette Law School Poll
Franklin and Mike Gousha will go inside the numbers of the poll
Sep 22nd, 2015 by Marquette UniversityHarvard social sciences professor Sampson to present Boden Lecture, go “On the Issues” at Marquette Law School
Sampson will present “Neighborhood Inequality and Public Policy: What Can Milwaukee Learn from Chicago and Boston?”
Sep 11th, 2015 by Marquette UniversityPanel goes “On the Issues” to discuss Walker presidential campaign
In this hour-long conversation, we’ll take a closer look at Walker’s bid for national office with two award-winning reporters.
Aug 31st, 2015 by Marquette UniversityCharles Franklin goes “On the Issues” to present new Marquette Law School Poll
The Marquette Law School Poll is the most extensive statewide polling project in Wisconsin history.
Aug 11th, 2015 by Marquette UniversityNew Marquette Law School Poll finds opportunities, limits to public support for cooperation in the Chicago “megacity”
Study of Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin residents explores attitudes on workforce training, funding for transportation and tourism, and neighborhood and police matters
Jul 28th, 2015 by Marquette UniversityMarquette Law School, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel conference to examine public attitudes toward collaboration in the Chicago ‘megacity’
New Marquette Law School Poll surveys residents of Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana
Jul 14th, 2015 by Marquette UniversityMarquette Law School, College of Education to host half-day conference on critical K-12 education issues
The event is part of a continuing series of conferences on K–12 education sponsored by the Law School and College of Education, and is open to the public.
Apr 29th, 2015 by Marquette UniversityMarquette Law School Poll finds Walker job approval down
Clinton leads presidential matchups; controversy over budget
Apr 16th, 2015 by Marquette UniversityCharles Franklin goes “On the Issues” to present first Marquette Law School Poll of 2015
Franklin has directed the poll since its inception in 2012 and joined the Marquette faculty on a full-time basis in August 2013.
Apr 8th, 2015 by Marquette UniversityFinal pre-election Marquette Law School Poll finds Walker leading Burke in Wisconsin governor’s race
A new Marquette Law School Poll finds Republican Gov. Scott Walker leading Democratic challenger Mary Burke 50 percent to 43 percent among likely voters.
Oct 29th, 2014 by Marquette UniversityCharles Franklin goes “On the Issues” to present final pre-election Marquette Law School Poll
Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, will unveil a final round of pre-election poll results in an upcoming “On the Issues with Mike Gousha.
Oct 22nd, 2014 by Marquette UniversityCharles Franklin goes “On the Issues” to present new Marquette Law School Poll
Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, will unveil a new round of poll results in an upcoming “On the Issues with Mike Gousha.”
Oct 6th, 2014 by Marquette UniversityCharles Franklin goes “On the Issues” to present new Marquette Law School Poll
Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, will unveil a new round of poll results in an upcoming “On the Issues with Mike Gousha.”
Sep 23rd, 2014 by Marquette UniversityNew Marquette Law School Poll finds Wisconsin governor’s race remains statistical dead heat
The governor’s race remains statistical dead heat.
Sep 17th, 2014 by Marquette UniversityCharles Franklin goes “On the Issues” to present new Marquette Law School poll
Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law School Poll, will unveil a new round of poll results in an upcoming “On the Issues with Mike Gousha.”
Sep 10th, 2014 by Marquette UniversityNew Marquette Law School Poll finds Wisconsin governor’s race tied
A new Marquette Law School Poll finds that the Wisconsin governor’s race has tightened to a dead heat.
May 21st, 2014 by Marquette UniversityMarquette Law School, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel to host one-day conference on political polarization
Marquette University Law School and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel will host a one-day conference titled “Dividing Lines: Political Polarization and What it Means for Campaigns, Public Policy, and Political Engagement.”
May 6th, 2014 by Marquette UniversityMarquette Law School Poll shows Walker in tight race with Burke for Wisconsin governor in 2014
A new Marquette Law School Poll finds that, just over a year from the election, the 2014 Wisconsin governor’s race is shaping up to be very competitive.
Oct 29th, 2013 by Press ReleaseMarquette Law School Poll shows range of public views of charter schools in Wisconsin
A statewide Marquette Law School Poll conducted March 11-14 finds that voters view charter schools as enabling more choice in education options but are doubtful that students learn more in charter schools than in public schools.
Mar 20th, 2013 by Marquette University
























