A recent study found a majority of Wisconsin residents are in favor of the death penalty. On Nov. 7, Wisconsinites will vote on a non-binding referendum on capital punishment.
The poll, commissioned by Wisconsin Policy Research, a non-partisan group, surveyed 600 people funding 54 percent favor the death penalty, 37 percent oppose it and nine percent are undecided.
While the poll indicates statewide support, results show more than half of the Madison residents oppose the death penalty. Only 31 percent of Madisonians favor the death penalty, while 60 percent oppose it and nine percent are undecided.
Additionally, men favor the death penalty by a 61 percent to 31 percent margin, while women support it by a 47 percent to 42 percent margin.
Participants were asked what issue they found to be the most serious problem in the state. Twenty-six percent of Wisconsinites agreed taxes continue to plague the state, followed by healthcare, education, economic issues, government issues and jobs.
