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Mandela Barnes
Candidate for Governor
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Biography
Mandela Barnes is an American politician and Democrat who served as the 45th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin from 2019 to 2023, becoming the state's first African American Lieutenant Governor. He previously served as a State Representative and has been active in community organizing, clean energy initiatives, and voter turnout efforts, announcing his candidacy for governor in 2026.
Top Priorities
- Expanding access to healthcare
- Addressing climate change and promoting clean energy
- Economic affordability and supporting working families