Polls Missed Big Upset in Wisconsin | Milwaukee News

Wisconsin’s Democratic primary turned into a polling nightmare as David Crowley, trailing by 20 points in every pre-election survey, pulled off a nail-biting win by less than one percent — thanks to a last-minute surge of undecided voters who rallied behind him. Pollsters nailed Hong’s support but missed the seismic shift driven by last-minute drama, dropped candidates, and unanticipated controversies. The polling director admits the error but isn’t overhauling his methods — he’s already pivoting to the general election, where undecided voters are rarer and outcomes less volatile. A stark reminder: politics, especially in primaries, can defy even the most sophisticated polls. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/92f1ea90f28dabbf