WASHINGTON, D.C. – New polling conducted in Wisconsin on behalf of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) shows that among likely voters, the United States is on the wrong track and there is strong opposition to government policies designed to ban new gas-powered vehicles. Further, a supermajority of likely voters say that this policy issue will be important to them when deciding which elected officials to support in 2024.
The polling — fielded in Wisconsin between June 29 – July 1 — was conducted by Remington Research Group and measured likely voter sentiment around direction of the country, issue importance, gas-car bans, and support for candidates who embrace such policies. Highlights of the polls are as follows:
Wisconsinites believe the United States is headed in the wrong direction.
- 59% wrong track, 34% right track, 7% not sure
If the election were to be held today, Donald Trump would win Wisconsin.
- 49% Trump, 43% Biden, 4% Kennedy, 1% West, 0% Stein, 3% Undecided
The Senate ballot is currently tied.
- 48% Hovde, 48% Baldwin, 3% Undecided
On a generic Congressional ballot, Republicans lead Democrats in Wisconsin.
- 49% Republican, 46% Democrat, 5% Undecided
The majority of likely voters in Wisconsin oppose gas-car bans.
- 59% oppose, 22% support, 19% undecided
A supermajority in Wisconsin report that a candidate’s position on stopping bans on new gas-cars is an important factor in their vote.
- 64% important, 14% not important
WMC President & CEO Kurt R. Bauer issued the following statement on the new polling:
“This new polling makes one thing clear; Wisconsinites know that America is on the wrong track. The only thing Washington is delivering for Wisconsin are burdensome regulations and failed, unpopular policies—like the EPA’s gas-car ban. We should be fighting for consumer choice at a time when many Americans are being hurt by high costs and inflation, not stifling it.” – Kurt R. Bauer, WMC President & CEO
AFPM President and CEO Chet Thompson issued the following statement on the new polling:
“This new polling underscores what we have been hearing from the American people of all political stripes for months—that they do not want the government banning gas cars, mandating electric vehicles or imposing regulations that restrict access to the types of cars that best meet a family’s needs and budget.
“Elected officials should take note that the American people care about this issue and are watching to see whether Congress will stand up and overturn EPA’s regulation banning the sale of most new gas cars.” – Chet Thompson, AFPM President and CEO
Methodology:
Survey conducted June 29 through July 1, 2024. 593 likely 2024 General Election voters participated in the survey. Survey weighted to match expected turnout demographics for the 2024 General Election. Margin of Error is +/-4% with a 95% level of confidence. Totals do not always equal 100% due to rounding.
