Mandela Barnes drops out of high-stakes Wisconsin governor’s race
Summary
Mandela Barnes, former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin, quit the Democratic race for governor two weeks before the primary because he was far behind in polls. His exit follows earlier drops by other Democrats and shifts the contest in a key state, with Governor Tony Evers backing David Crowley.Key Facts
- Mandela Barnes dropped out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor on a Thursday before the August 11 election.
- Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, led the primary race with 38% support, while Barnes had 16%.
- Barnes said he no longer saw a way to win the nomination.
- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on anonymous claims of inappropriate behavior against Barnes, but investigations found no proof.
- Barnes’s campaign denied any wrongdoing.
- Other Democrats, including Sara Rodriguez and Missy Hughes, also left the governor’s race recently.
- Governor Tony Evers supports Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, who returned to the race after Rodriguez withdrew.
- The Democratic nominee is expected to compete against Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany, who has President Donald Trump’s support.
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