ANALYSISFORSUBSCRIBERSPre-election surveys have gotten it wrong in two critical Democratic primaries in as many weeks, exposing the difficulties of polling intra-party contests. Residents vote in the Wisconsin's primary election, in Madison, Wisconsin, on Tuesday.Scott Olson / Getty ImagesAug. 12, 2026, 7:39 PM EDTBy Marc TrusslerWhen democratic socialist Francesca Hong lost the Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin on Tuesday night by less than a percentage point, it was seen as an upset. And yet another major miss for pre-election primary polling this year. Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.