WISN 12 to Host Live Wisconsin Gubernatorial Debate Ahead of Wisconsin’s General Election in November
The debate between David Crowley (D) and Tom Tiffany (R) will be held on October 21, 2026, at Marquette University Law School
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MILWAUKEE, WI – WISN 12 is hosting the only confirmed debate between the candidates vying to become Wisconsin’s next governor on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The debate, featuring Democratic candidate David Crowley and Republican candidate Tom Tiffany, is part of the station’s ongoing ‘WISN 12 Commitment 2026’ coverage.
“The November 3rd election is right around the corner, making this debate especially timely so voters can make an informed decision on election day,” says Shawn Oswald, president and general manager of WISN 12. “We’re going to be covering critical issues that impact Wisconsin communities.”
The ’WISN 12 Commitment 2026 Wisconsin Gubernatorial Debate’ will be held at Lubar Center at Marquette University Law School’s Eckstein Hall. The debate is being moderated by WISN 12 News’ journalists Matt Smith and Gerron Jordan. The candidates will face tough questions covering a wide range of issues. These topics include the cost of living, taxes, immigration enforcement, data centers, and election security.
In addition to being broadcast on WISN 12 across Southeastern Wisconsin, the debate will stream on wisn.com and on ‘Very Local’ – WISN 12’s free streaming app. It will also be offered statewide on the WISN 12 UPFRONT partner stations in Green Bay (WBAY), Madison (WKOW), Wausau (WAOW), Eau Claire (WQOW) and La Crosse (WXOW), and will be done in collaboration with UPFRONT partner, WisPolitics. Please check local listings for complete schedules.
The debate will be conducted without an in-person audience. Members of the media interested in covering the debate are requested to RSVP to Kevin Conway at Marquette University at Kevin.m.conway@marquette.edu by October 19th.
ABOUT WISN 12 AND HEARST TELEVISION
WISN 12, the ABC affiliate in Milwaukee, has been proudly serving southeastern Wisconsin with trusted news, entertainment, and community engagement since 1954. WISN 12 is owned by Hearst Television. Hearst Television owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching 24 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over more than 120 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Its Hearst Media Production Group unit produces original programming across linear and streaming platforms for domestic and international distribution. Its Very Local app, free to download on household OTT devices and available across popular streaming services, offers 24/7 access to local news, weather and an array of local and regional programming. 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.
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