WISN 12 Partners With the University of Wisconsin-Madison for October Debates

MILWAUKEE, WI (March 22, 2022) – WISN 12 is partnering with the University of Wisconsin-Madison to co-host two pivotal debates in October. The live events will include a Wisconsin Gubernatorial debate and one between the candidates for the state’s U.S. Senate seat.

“The 2022 election cycle will be significant for the state of Wisconsin. Several key races here, including both the Gubernatorial and Senate races, could help shift the balance of power, and will be watched with great anticipation all across the country. The stakes couldn’t be higher.” says Jan Wade, president and general manager of WISN 12.

The debates will be held on the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, while being broadcast live on WISN 12 and livestreamed on the free WISN 12 News app.

“WISN 12 is very excited to join forces with The University of Wisconsin-Madison, one of the most respected university systems in the country, as our new debate partner this year and beyond. The resources and depth UW-Madison adds to our ‘Commitment 2022 Coverage’ is unparalleled, diverse, and particularly strong,” adds Wade.

Along with airing in Southeastern Wisconsin, the debates will also be carried statewide on the WISN 12 ‘UPFRONT’ partner stations, which include WBAY Green Bay, WKOW Madison, WAOW Wausau, WQOW Eau Claire, and WXOW La Crosse.

“The debates are excellent opportunities for the UW-Madison campus community to get up close with candidates for the highest profile races happening in Wisconsin this year,” says Barry C. Burden, Professor of the Department of Political Science and Director of the Elections Research Center at the University for Wisconsin-Madison.

In addition to questions developed by WISN 12 and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the debate will also include questions posed by students. The live debate is supported by the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of Political Science, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, and the Elections Research Center.

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. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.