The newest Marquette University Law School Poll was released by Prof. Charles Franklin on October 31 and it included an array of questions on various election and other issues. This poll asked more K-12 related questions than previous polls including questions on teacher pay and priorities for increasing student achievement.
K-12 education once again featured as a top issue for likely voters:
What is the most important issue in the election? Among likely voters, 25% say health coverage, 20% say K-12 education, 20% jobs and economy, 12% say roads. #mulawpoll
— MULawPoll (@MULawPoll) October 31, 2018
Combined totals for first and second most important issues: Health coverage, 43%; K-12, 40%; jobs and economy, 33%; roads and highways, 28%. #mulawpoll
— MULawPoll (@MULawPoll) October 31, 2018
Governor’s Race:
New Marquette Law School Poll finds a tie in the race for WI governor between Democrat Tony Evers and Republican Scott Walker. Each at 47% among likely voters. #mulawpoll
— MULawPoll (@MULawPoll) October 31, 2018
K-12 Spending vs Property Tax Cuts:
Which do you prefer, increased school spending or reduced proper taxes? In new poll, 55% prefer school spending, 40% tax cuts. #mulawpoll
— MULawPoll (@MULawPoll) October 31, 2018
Teacher Pay:
Salary and benefits of teachers in WI: 58% of registered voters say they should be higher, 32% think they are about right, 4% say they should be lower. #mulawpoll
— MULawPoll (@MULawPoll) October 31, 2018
Increasing Student Achievement:
What would you make the first priority to improve overall student achievement in WI: 28% say improved parenting, 25% more resources for schools. #mulawpoll
— MULawPoll (@MULawPoll) October 31, 2018
