Tech Council to host gubernatorial candidate forum during Early Stage Symposium

On Nov. 6, during the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium in Madison, The Wisconsin Technology Council will host a forum focused on economic and technology development issues and featuring the announced major-party candidates for Wisconsin governor.

Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, a Democrat, and New Berlin business owner Bill Berrien and Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann, both Republicans, have agreed to take part.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who announced his candidacy as a Democrat Tuesday, has also been invited. Other major-party candidates will be invited as they announce. 

The primary election in both parties will take place Aug. 11, 2026, and the general election will be held Nov. 3, 2026.

Click here to register for the conference.

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