Barnes leans on statewide experience to make case for Democratic nomination

By: Baylor Spears

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: June 5, 2026

Words: 2,363

Last Updated: 6 days, 14 hours ago

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At a forum hosted by the Madison West High School civics club, former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes told students that he would be the strongest Democratic candidate for governor because of his previous statewide experience.

“This will be an incredibly competitive race. It already is. The general election is going to show up fast and furious,” Barnes said in April. “I am the only person who has ever competed at that level.”

Barnes was …

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