GOP Sen. Ron Johnson is widening the gap over Democrat Mandela Barnes in Wisconsin’s Senate race, 52% to 46%, per a new poll from Marquette Law School. Barnes has seen a decline in the polls in recent months after ads attacking him as soft on crime.
Wisconsin Republican Sen. Ron Johnson and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes during a debate on Oct. 7. | Morry Gash/Associated PressIncumbent Republican Sen. Ron Johnson is widening the gap over his Democratic challenger, Mandela Barnes, in Wisconsin’s Senate race, a new poll from Marquette Law School found., whose results were released on Wednesday, has Johnson racking up support of 52 percent of likely voters, compared with Barnes’ 46 percent.
Both the Senate and gubernatorial races remain highly partisan. Ninety-three percent of Democrats support Barnes and 96 percent of Republicans support Johnson, while 96 percent of Democrats support Evers and 88 percent of Republicans support Michels. The Republicans in both races hold a lead among independent voters, with Michels squeaking out a 1 point lead and Johnson dominating with 51 percent to Barnes’ 45.
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