Mandela Barnes
United StatespoliticianMaleb. 19865.0Global Dominance: 0.09%Mandela Barnes is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who served as the Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin from 2019 to 2023. He gained prominence for his progressive policies and advocacy on issues such as social justice, economic equity, and healthcare. Barnes was the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in the 2022 election, where he ran against incumbent Republican Senator Ron Johnson. Although he did not win the seat, his campaign energized many voters, particularly among young people and communities of color. Barnes has been in the news for his political activities and his role in shaping the Democratic agenda in Wisconsin.
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Mandela Barnes is the former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin who dropped out of the gubernatorial race.
Axelrod says Francesca Hong loss in Wisconsin would help El-SayedUnited States· 2026-08-11
Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes exited the race for Wisconsin governor, impacting the primary dynamics.
Francesca Hong supporters confident ahead of Wisconsin governor primaryUnited States· 2026-08-11
Mandela Barnes, who held the role in his first term, dropped out of the race in July.
What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries in Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina and moreUnited States· 2026-08-11
Mandela Barnes dropped out of the primary election, stating it was obvious who Wisconsinites would elect.
A political outsider with radical ideas is shaking up Wisconsin politics – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-08-09
Mandela Barnes is the former Lt. Gov. who dropped out of the race.
Democratic socialists face a prove-it moment in battleground WisconsinUnited States· 2026-08-02
Mandela Barnes, the state’s former lieutenant governor, dropped out of the race for governor.
Francesca Hong urged canceling Thanksgiving in since-deleted postUnited States· 2026-08-01
Mandela Barnes abandoned his campaign after stating it is very clear who our candidate is going to be.
Trump revives Red Scare rhetoric ahead of US midterms – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-31
Mandela Barnes dropped his bid for governor on Thursday, scrambling the race to replace Gov. Tony Evers.
Mandela Barnes drops out of Wisconsin governor’s race as Francesca Hong rises in pollsUnited States· 2026-07-31Crawford came just 9,000 votes shy of Democratic candidate Mandela Barnes’ total in the 2022 Senate race.
What turnout in Florida and Wisconsin says about the political momentUnited States· 2025-04-06
