Wisconsin Broadcasters Association cancels debate for first time in over 30 years

By: Baylor Spears

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: September 9, 2026

Words: 395

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation has canceled its gubernatorial candidate debate planned for this month.

The organization first announced that it planned to host an October debate between the Republican and Democratic nominees in April. It has hosted debates in the Wisconsin gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races since 1990.

Both Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, the Democratic candidate, and U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, the Republican candidate, were invited to participate, but the debate has …

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