Publication Date: 04/22/2026 11:16 AM CST
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In WI, Democrats up 7 on Generic Governor's Ballot Amid Inflation Concerns

Publication: 04/22/2026 11:16 AM CST

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  • In Wisconsin, if the election for Governor were held today, 50% of voters would vote for the Democrat and 43% would vote for the Republican.
    • If leaners are removed, Democrats lead by a 48% to 41% margin.
  • Even worse news for the Republicans is the fact that Democrats lead by an astronomical 20 points among those who are Very Enthusiastic about voting.
    • This group is often a good indicator of Likely Voter turnout.
  • The reason for Democratic lead is not hard to find: more than 9 in 10 voters say they have seen increases in food prices (94%), electricity and natural gas prices (91%), as well as gas (94%).
    • With inflation and the cost of living being considered Very Important by 84% of voters, and the single most important issue for 42%, the issue they want addressed is clear.
    • For a sense of scale, voters' second most important issue is Healthcare, which 14% said was most important.
  • A drop in support for President Trump is also fueling Democratic numbers. Just 39% approve of the president, while 61% disapprove.
    • In fact, a majority of voters (53%) Strongly Disapprove of the president, while just 19% Strongly Approve.
    • When President Trump took office, 48% Approved, and that number peaked at 51% the following month.
  • Fewer than 1 in 4 voters (23%) say their income has kept up with inflation this year, while 74% disagree.
    • Forty-six percent (46%) of voters blame inflation on the President, while another 17% blame it on the Republican-controlled Congress.


This data is from a Napolitan News Service survey of 800 Registered Voters in Wisconsin conducted online by Scott Rasmussen, April 10-14, 2026. RMG Research, Inc., conducted the field work for the survey. It has a margin of error of +/- 3.1.


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Post Tags: Economics | Generic Ballot

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