Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes has announced Tuesday that he will run for governor of the state, joining a wide field of contenders.
Dec. 2 Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes announced Tuesday that he will run for governor of the state, joining a wide field of contenders.
Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, will retire after his term expires next year.
There are several Democrats in the running, including Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, state Rep. Francesca Hong, state Sen. Kelda Roys and attorney Missy Hughes.
Barnes, 39, lost his 2022 Senate race against Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., which makes him a less-likely contender.
