WMBD+ to Host Post-Debate Discussion with Republican and Democrat

Peoria TV station to feature analysis from local political figures after U.S. Senate Democratic candidate debate

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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WMBD, a local television station in Peoria, Illinois, will host a post-debate discussion on its WMBD+ streaming platform at 8:00 p.m. following the U.S. Senate Democratic candidate debate. The discussion will feature commentary from Rick Fox, a Peoria County Democrat, and Bobby Martin III, a Tazewell County Republican, moderated by WMBD's own Cameron Maine.

Why it matters

This post-debate discussion provides an opportunity for local political figures from both major parties to offer their analysis and perspectives on the Senate Democratic debate, giving viewers a balanced and insightful take on the key issues and candidate performances.

The details

The post-debate discussion will air on WMBD+'s streaming platform at 8:00 p.m. on the same day as the U.S. Senate Democratic candidate debate. WMBD's Cameron Maine will moderate the conversation between Rick Fox, a Peoria County Democrat, and Bobby Martin III, a Tazewell County Republican.

  • The U.S. Senate Democratic candidate debate will take place earlier in the evening on February 20, 2026.
  • The post-debate discussion on WMBD+ will air at 8:00 p.m. on February 20, 2026.

The players

WMBD

A local television station serving the Peoria, Illinois area.

Rick Fox

A Peoria County Democrat who will provide commentary and analysis during the post-debate discussion.

Bobby Martin III

A Tazewell County Republican who will provide commentary and analysis during the post-debate discussion.

Cameron Maine

A WMBD journalist who will moderate the post-debate discussion.

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The takeaway

This post-debate discussion on WMBD+ provides an opportunity for local political figures from both major parties to offer their analysis and perspectives on the key issues and candidate performances from the U.S. Senate Democratic debate, giving viewers a balanced and insightful take on the event.