WISN 12 News Hosts Live Milwaukee Mayoral Debate

MILWAUKEE, WI (March 7, 2022) –WISN 12 News will host its Commitment 2022 coverage series of debates. The first one will be the Milwaukee Mayoral Debate on Friday, March 18, 2022, from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 pm. Adrienne Pedersen, WISN 12 News anchor and host of WISN’s award-winning public affairs program Upfront, will moderate the debate in the WISN 12 News studio. The live event will feature Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson and former Alderman Bob Donovan, who are the two candidates for Milwaukee Mayor.

“Milwaukee will be electing a new mayor for the first time in more than seventeen years. This is a significant election with Milwaukee facing a number of many key issues over the next several years,” says Jan Wade, president and general manager of WISN 12. “Through WISN 12’s Commitment 2022 coverage, voters will gain deeper insight into where the candidates stand on the many important issues that will affect our community.”

The debate will be broadcast on WISN 12 and livestreamed on the free WISN 12 News App. It will cover a wide range of pressing issues that impact the Milwaukee area. The candidates will have an opportunity to address their positions on a number of topics such as crime, public safety, education, policing, and more.

“This debate is a perfect example of the important local coverage that viewers rely on from WISN 12 News,” adds Pedersen. “It’s our responsibility to help voters make an informed decision before they head to the polls in April.”

About WISN 12 and Hearst Television

WISN 12, the ABC station in Milwaukee, is owned by Hearst Television, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hearst Corporation.  Hearst Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry’s premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.