With less than a month until a pivotal state Supreme Court election, a recent poll reveals that many Wisconsin voters are still unfamiliar with the candidates. The Marquette Law School poll found that a significant portion of voters do not know enough to form an opinion about the candidates on the ballot.
For candidate Brad Schimel, 29% of registered voters had a favorable opinion, 32% had an unfavorable opinion, and 38% did not know enough about him. Similarly, for Susan Crawford, 19% had a favorable opinion, 23% had an unfavorable opinion, and 58% did not know enough about her to form an opinion.
The trend continued to the state superintendent race, with 64% of voters unsure about incumbent Jill Underly and 71% unsure about challenger Brittany Kinser. Despite the lack of familiarity with the candidates, poll director Charles Franklin noted that over 80% of voters were aware of the ideological balance of the court being at stake in the election.
The poll also showed a deep divide in President Trump’s approval rating among Wisconsin voters, with 92% of Republicans approving of his job performance and 97% of Democrats disapproving. Among independents, 39% approved and 60% disapproved.
The poll not only covered voter opinions on candidates but also delved into views on tariffs, the Department of Government Efficiency, education, and more. Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford are set to participate in a televised debate on Wednesday, March 12, providing voters with an opportunity to learn more about the candidates before the election.
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