WISCONSIN (CBS 58) -- For the first time in 36 years, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation will not sponsor a debate between candidates for governor. 

There was a debate scheduled for Oct. 9. 

In a statement, the foundation says two invitations were sent and both invitations needed to be accepted, but they weren't. 

The foundation didn't say if Tom Tiffany or David Crowley, or both, did not accept the invite. We asked their campaigns. 

Crowley's campaign said: 

“David was looking forward to participating in this debate and continuing the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association’s more than 30-year tradition of putting candidates directly before voters statewide. We look forward to debating Congressman Tiffany on October 21 and speaking directly with Wisconsinites about why David Crowley is the right choice to deliver for working families and serve as a governor for all Wisconsinites.”

We have not heard back from the Tiffany campaign. 

There will be a debate without the WBA Foundation's involvement on Oct. 21.