Evers’ endorsement shuffles Wisconsin gubernatorial race | Semafor
14 hours ago · Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers endorsed Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley to replace him in November, ending the two-term Democratic governor’s neutrality and pitting him …
Barnes considered early Democratic frontrunner in governor's race
Dec 20, 2025 · Mandela Barnes shouldn’t expect the Democratic primary field to clear for him in the Wisconsin governor’s race like it did when he ran for Senate, close watchers of the election say. One …
Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is running for governor. Here are 7 ...
Dec 2, 2025 · Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, a Milwaukee Democrat, announced Tuesday he’s running for governor in 2026. Barnes served as lieutenant governor under Gov. Tony Evers from …
Why did Tony Evers outperform Mandela Barnes?
Apr 18, 2023 · Tony Evers won reelection as governor by an unusually large margin for a top-of-the-ticket November election in Wisconsin. He received 51.1% of the vote, compared to 47.8% for his …
Evers defends Barnes's slavery comments after GOP slams remarks …
MADISON (WKOW) -- Gov. Tony Evers dismissed Republican criticism over a newly-surfaced video in which Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes described the founding of the United States as "awful." Barnes, who …
Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor turns negative
Jun 30, 2026 · The Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin has officially gone negative, with former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes attacking current Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, and Rodriguez …
Mandela Barnes announces Democratic bid in Wisconsin …
Dec 3, 2025 · — Mandela Barnes (@TheOtherMandela) December 2, 2025 Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) will not seek a third term in 2026. Evers and Barnes were running mates in the 2018 …
Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes joins gubernatorial race
5 hours ago · What You Need To Know On Tuesday, former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes officially announced his campaign for governor in 2026 In a campaign launch video, Barnes …
Mandela Barnes faces pushback as he moves toward campaign for governor
Nov 3, 2025 · Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is considering a run for Wisconsin governor but faces some pushback from within the Democratic party. Critics point to his 2022 loss in the U.S. Senate …
This Democrat Lost a Big Race. The Party Is Uneasy About His Return ...
Oct 21, 2025 · Mandela Barnes, the former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin, lost a race for Senate in 2022. He is likely to run for governor in 2026, while Democrats are eager for new candidates and …