State Lean
Competitive
Core swing state
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Compare the candidates' saved odds, polling averages and fundraising. Updated .
| Candidate | Saved odds | Poll average | Funds raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86% | 46.7% | — | |
| 15% | 43.6% | $170.9K |
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Wisconsin · Governor
State Lean
Competitive
Core swing state
Primary System
Party primary or state-specific
No primary runoff
Election Rules
Primary Aug 11, 2026
Runoff: No
General: Nov 3, 2026
Early voting
In-person absentee voting availability varies locally and generally may begin up to two weeks before Election Day.
Sources reviewed May 2, 2026 · National Governors Association, Gubernatorial Elections · Public reporting on 2026 gubernatorial non-running incumbents · NCSL · Vote.org
Important voting dates, registration deadlines and prediction market closing times.
November
TUE 3
Wisconsin 2026 general election
November
FRI 6
Prediction market closes
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| Date (Start - End) | Spread | Crowley | Tiffany |
|---|---|---|---|
Polling Average | Crowley+3.2 | 46.7% | 43.6% |
Research Co.Oct 30 - Nov 1 | Crowley+5.0 | 50.0% | 45.0% |
WickOct 19 - 23 | Crowley+3.1 | 47.7% | 44.6% |
Marquette University Law SchoolOct 14 - 22 | Crowley+7.0 | 53.0% | 46.0% |
Marquette University Law SchoolOct 14 - 22 | Crowley+3.0 | 49.0% | 46.0% |
YouGovSep 22 - Oct 9 | Crowley+4.0 | 46.0% | 42.0% |
Z to A ResearchSep 28 - Oct 1 | Crowley+5.0 | 49.0% | 44.0% |
Marquette University Law SchoolSep 16 - 23 | Crowley+3.0 | 49.0% | 46.0% |
Marquette University Law SchoolSep 16 - 23 | Crowley+1.0 | 46.0% | 45.0% |
Marquette University Law SchoolAug 12 - 20 | Crowley+0.0 | 44.0% | 44.0% |
Marquette University Law SchoolAug 12 - 20 | Crowley+5.0 | 49.0% | 44.0% |
TIPP InsightsAug 14 - 18 | Crowley+4.0 | 47.0% | 43.0% |
TIPP InsightsAug 14 - 18 | Crowley+2.0 | 43.0% | 41.0% |
Platform CommunicationsAug 12 - 13 | Crowley+4.0 | 48.0% | 44.0% |
GBAOJul 30 - Aug 3 | Crowley+3.0 | 47.0% | 44.0% |
RMG ResearchJul 20 - 24 | Crowley+3.0 | 46.0% | 43.0% |
TIPP InsightsMar 13 - 19 | Crowley+1.0 | 42.0% | 41.0% |
TIPP InsightsMar 13 - 19 | Crowley+1.0 | 39.0% | 38.0% |
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
T. TiffanyTom TiffanySource: FEC
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Observation saved Nov 4, 2026, 11:35 AM UTC. No automatic updates.
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Will the Democratic party win the governorship in Wisconsin
Final: Yes
Settled Nov 4, 2026, 4:30 AM UTC
Will the Republican party win the governorship in Wisconsin
Final: No
Settled Nov 4, 2026, 4:30 AM UTC