http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/lyerly-wied-s460.pngLyerly wants to talk about the rising cost of living, reproductive freedoms, and public safety, invites debate proposals from public.

Green Bay, WI – Earlier this month, Dr. Kristin Lyerly, the Democratic nominee for WI-08, challenged Republican nominee Tony Wied to a debate to discuss the issues most important to Wisconsinites.

“Working families across Northeast Wisconsin are concerned about the rising cost of living, reproductive freedoms, and public safety and they deserve to know what their next member of Congress is going to do about it,” Dr. Kristin Lyerly said. “Northeastern Wisconsinites want a member of Congress who understands them and who will be an independent voice for them in Congress, not a pawn of DC party bosses. Tony, the best place to settle this is on a televised debate stage.”.

The Lyerly campaign will consider proposals for a debate that meet the following criteria:

• Set debate parameters (i.e closing/opening statements, rebuttal rules, Q&A format, and an audience Q&A portion if applicable, etc.).

• A non-partisan moderator and host (e.g a local non profit, university, etc.) to be mutually agreed upon by both campaigns.

• A television or media partner to cover the debate live to ensure all Northeast Wisconsinites can tune in. Please include a media partner with confirmed interest and a plan for distributing audience tickets and soliciting audience questions (if applicable).

• A date mutually agreed upon by both campaigns.

Debate proposals can be submitted to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by September 9th.

About Dr. Kristin Lyerly

Dr. Kristin Lyerly is a sixth-generation Wisconsinite, OB/GYN physician, mother of four, and champion for women and families running to be the first woman elected to Wisconsin’s 8th Congressional District. Kristin has practiced as an OB/GYN in Green Bay, Oconto, Marinette and Sheboygan, and regularly travels hundreds of miles to provide a wide range of health care services to rural and underrepresented communities in Minnesota and Arizona.

She was the named plaintiff in the case that brought abortion care back to Wisconsin following the restoration of an antiquated 1849 Wisconsin abortion law post- Dobbs. Dr. Lyerly works with medical students at the Medical College of Wisconsin-Green Bay and is an active and award-winning member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), known for her effective leadership and outstanding contributions. Kristin is running for Congress to bring a pro-patient, pro-choice champion of women’s healthcare to DC and to advocate for Wisconsin’s working families.