Wisconsin Governor Candidates Debate Police Reform | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 25, 2026 · 1m

A Madison police shooting of Corey Ruiz has ignited fierce debate among Wisconsin’s gubernatorial candidates, exposing deep divides over accountability, police reform, and how to handle high-stakes incidents. Democrats Francesca Hong and David Crowley demand full, independent investigations, with Hong calling the shooting an “execution” based on video, while Crowley stresses unity and transparency. Republican Tom Tiffany pushes for evidence-based caution, criticizing premature conclusions and highlighting his record on independent reviews. Others, including Joel Brennan and Kelda Roys, focus…