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Marquette Law Poll memo: A look at 2026 primary polling in Wisconsin
Campaigns matter, and a chaotic last month in the Wisconsin Democratic primary is a prime example. In the Marquette Law School Poll’s final survey of Wisconsin voters, July 22-27, Francesca Hong received 38%. Her unofficial vote total in the Aug. 11 primary election is 39.3%. And 34% said they were undecided. The remarkable difference between…
Law School spotlight: Prof. José Girón
Combining insights from criminal law, organizational theory, history, economics and comparative theory, his research explores how the structure of policing and criminal justice institutions influences their behavior.
Marquette Law School Poll finds national approval of Supreme Court now at 47%, has remained below 50% since November 2025
Also: A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds 47% of adults approve of the way the United States Supreme Court is handling its job, while 53% disapprove. In May, 46% approved and 54% disapproved. Approval has remained below 50% since November 2025, after an approval rating consistently above 50% for the first half…
New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds inflation and cost of living the most important issue; economy next most important
Also: A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds inflation and the cost of living is rated the most important issue by 35% of the public. This has been the top issue for the public in each Marquette poll this year. The national economy is the next highest rated, with 15% saying it is…
Some Reflections on the Declaration of Independence
Dean Joseph D. Kearney reflected on the Declaration of Independence in remarks to the Rotary Club of Milwaukee earlier this month. He was introduced by James T. Barry III. Thank you, Jim, for your kind introduction. This is a humbling invitation, for two reasons in particular. First, we could save time by my simply reading…
Marquette Law Poll finds expanded support for Hong in Democratic primary; Barnes sits second and Crowley third
Also: MILWAUKEE — A new Marquette Law School Poll survey of Democratic primary voters finds state Rep. Francesca Hong leading with 38%, followed by former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes with 16% and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley at 7%. Former Department of Administration Secretary Joel Brennan is supported by 2%, and State Sen. Kelda Roys …
Law School spotlight: Joshua Hernandez
For Joshua H. Hernandez, L ’22, access to justice begins with empathy.
The Haunting of American Trademark Law
Professor Kali N. Murray joined the Marquette Law School faculty in 2007. She is codirector of the school’s intellectual property program and has published widely on intellectual property, administrative law, and property. This piece excerpts the introduction and conclusion of her recent essay, Seeing the Dead: Marks, Meaning and the Haunting of American Trademark Law,…
Rebuilding trust, one story at a time
Professors Mary Triggiano and Becca Donaldson, offer reflections on how restorative practices can help rebuild trust.
Marquette Law School Poll finds almost half of Democratic primary voters undecided amid rapid shifts in the race for the gubernatorial nomination
Also: Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll MILWAUKEE — A new Marquette Law School Poll survey of Wisconsin registered voters finds State Rep. Francesca Hong leading the Democratic primary field, yet a plurality of voters are still undecided as the Aug. 11 primary approaches. Among Democratic primary…