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Why the Wisconsin primary results didn’t match the polls

ANALYSISFORSUBSCRIBERS2026 ElectionWhy the Wisconsin primary results didn’t match the pollsPre-election surveys have gotten it wrong in two critical Democratic primaries in as many weeks, exposing the difficulties of polling intraparty contests. Listen to this article00:0000:00Residents vote in Wisconsin's primary election in Madison on Tuesday.Scott Olson / Getty ImagesAug. 12, 2026, 7:39 PM EDTBy Marc TrusslerWhen…

ANALYSIS

FORSUBSCRIBERS
2026 Election

Why the Wisconsin primary results didn’t match the polls

Pre-election surveys have gotten it wrong in two critical Democratic primaries in as many weeks, exposing the difficulties of polling intraparty contests.

People vote at voting booths inside of a room
Residents vote in Wisconsin’s primary election in Madison on Tuesday.Scott Olson / Getty Images

When democratic socialist Francesca Hong lost the Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin on Tuesday night by less than a percentage point, it was seen as an upset. And yet another major miss for pre-election primary polling this year.

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