The Data
What Wisconsin Voters Actually Care About
Every pillar of Dr. King's platform is grounded in statewide polling, IRG listening sessions, and Marquette Law School data. These are not talking points — they are what your neighbors told researchers when no cameras were rolling.
39% COST OF LIVING
Top single issue for Wisconsin voters in 2026, including 49% of Independents.
Source: IRG Statewide Poll, Jan. 2026
69% INFLATION ANXIETY
Nearly 7 in 10 Wisconsin voters describe themselves as "very concerned" about inflation and cost of living.
Source: IRG/Marquette Law Poll, Oct. 2025
+1.2 PURPLE STATE REALITY
Trump won Wisconsin by just 1.2 points in 2024. An Independent who speaks to all Wisconsinites can win here.
Source: 2024 General Election Results
60% HEALTHCARE &. HOUSING
Over 60% of voters cite healthcare, state taxes, and housing as critical issues driving their 2026 vote.
Source: IRG/Marquette Law Poll, 2025-26
50%+ GUN VIOLENCE & SCHOOLS
Over 60% of voters cite healthcare, state taxes, and housing as critical issues driving their 2026 vote.
Source: IRG/Marquette Law Poll, Oct. 2025
94% VOTERS STILL UNDECIDED
The race is wide open. Across both parties, the vast majority have not made a final choice.
Source: IRG/Marquette Law Poll, Feb. 2026