Mandela Barnes drops out of Democratic primary race for Wisconsin governor
Summary
Mandela Barnes has quit the race for Wisconsin governor's Democratic nomination just days before the August 11 primary. He made this announcement after a poll showed Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist candidate, leading among Democratic voters in Wisconsin.Key Facts
- Mandela Barnes was running in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor.
- He announced he is dropping out less than two weeks before the primary election on August 11.
- Barnes shared his decision in a video on his Facebook page.
- Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, is a key candidate in the race and has strong support from the party's liberal voters.
- A recent poll from Marquette Law School showed Hong leading Barnes and others among Democratic primary voters.
- About one-third of voters were still undecided in that poll.
- Barnes was previously the lieutenant governor of Wisconsin.
- The Democratic primary in Wisconsin is shaping up to be competitive and influenced by different wings of the party.
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