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WPT is your home for the best in political coverage in the midst of this increasingly important election season. Before you head to the polls, WPT's local and national news and public affairs programming can help you learn about the issues at stake, the candidates running and why it all matters to life in Wisconsin. In Wisconsin tackles these important issues on Thursday nights.

And, Friday nights are filled with programs covering local and national affairs. This week starting at 7 p.m., Here and Now and Washington Week lead into an 8 p.m. debate between the candidates for Wisconsin Governor. In later weeks this month and early November, Now looks at issues affecting the entire country and Here and Now expands to an hour to focus on statewide races and referenda.

Also, WPT, along with WPR, has culled together all of their election-topical material, candidate listings and statements, voter registration information and news from other sources around the state on the informative WisconsinVote Web site. As the Nov. 7 vote approaches keep your TVs tuned to WPT and your Web browsers aimed at WisconsinVote -- your best sources for all of the pertinent election information and breaking news.