Dossier
WISN 12
Coverage of WISN 12 in the Nexus archive.
- Wisconsin Democratic candidates for governor debate, mostly hold back direct attacks
Democratic candidates for Wisconsin governor debated with minimal direct attacks, focusing on issues like school vouchers and data centers. Five candidates remain in the race, with state Rep. Francesca Hong leading in polls. The winner will likely face U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany in November.
- Where to watch tonight’s only televised debate between Democratic primary candidates for governor
Five Democratic candidates for Wisconsin governor, including former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, former state Department of Administration chief and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, and state Rep. Francesca Hong, will debate Tuesday evening in a televised event hosted by WISN 12 at Marquette University. The debate, moderated by Gerron Jordan and Matt Smith, will air on local ABC affiliates and online platforms.