Mandela Barnes

6th Annual African American Environmental Pioneer Awards, February 24th, 2025

Hovde Tells Talk Radio Host He Lost

But Republican Senate candidate won't concede race. Bipartisan group criticizes him.

Power to the Polls Does One Final Voter Canvass

Hundreds of volunteers knocking on doors in closing hours of presidential race.

Can Harris Win Wisconsin?

Why Democrats are confident. And how the state's geography could upset expectations.

‘Values Matter, Character Matters,’ Says Obama in Last-Minute Push For Harris

Former president Barack Obama attacks Trump, praises Harris in Miwaukee appearance.

Bipartisan Group Urges Trust in Wisconsin Election Process

Former Republican and Democratic elected officials say state's elections are safe, secure and deliberately slow.

Doug Emhoff Teams Up with Bucks Coach to Energize Voters

The Second Gentleman held a basketball-themed rally to energize early voters on Milwaukee's North Side.

Sen. Bernie Sanders Rallies Milwaukee Voters

Appearance at Power to the Polls aims to mobilize voters for Kamala Harris in battleground Milwaukee County.

Biden Announces New Funds, Deadline For Lead Pipe Replacement

City praised for its effort, but now faces a 2037 deadline, with more aid promised.

Women Could Decide Wisconsin Elections

Moms for Liberty vs. Motherhood for Good?

Will Liberal Dane County Decide Presidential Election?

County has grown by about 43,000 since 2016, when Trump got 23% of vote.

Can Kamala Harris Win Wisconsin?

State Democratic chair explains why Mandela Barnes lost and Harris can win.

Kamala Harris Visits Milwaukee

The new Democratic choice for president mixes a vision statement with attacks on Trump in speech to packed West Allis Central gymnasium.

Activists Demand Robert Spindell’s Removal From Elections Commission

One of 10 fake electors, he also backed suppression of minority vote in Milwaukee.

Eric Hovde Loans His Campaign $8 Million to Oppose Tammy Baldwin

Republican seeking to unseat Sen. Baldwin is latest state candidate to self-fund.

Gómez-Tom Wins Full Term on County Board

Caroline Gómez-Tom won a special election to fill a vacant seat in 2023.

Milwaukee Public Schools Referendum Narrowly Passes

Union touts passage as a win for Milwaukee's youth.

MTEA President Ingrid Walker Henry: Statement on Passage of MPS Referendum

Campaign Wants You To “Vote Yes For MPS” On School Referendum

Group urges voters to support property tax increase for students.

Mandela Barnes Endorses Yes for MPS Referendum Campaign

Wisconsin’s 45th Lt. Governor and MPS Alum Knows the Importance of Funding Our Schools

Milwaukee Officials, Climate Advocates Praise Clean Energy Projects

Biden's $2.55 billion Clean Energy Plan funding projects in Wisconsin.

Lena Taylor Appointed to Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Long-serving state senator is latest Evers appointment to local circuit court.

Justin Bielinski Running For Open Seat On County Board

Bielinski running for West Allis-centric seat being vacated by Sup. Tony Staskunas.

Tammy Baldwin Could Still Face 2024 Challenger, Party Leaders Say

They point to Ron Johnson's surprise run in 2010. GOP hopes for well-funded challenger.

The Power of Wisconsin’s Gerrymander

Recent election results show how entrenched the Republican advantage is.

National Issues Take Center Stage During GOP Debate in Milwaukee

Despite debate being in swing state, little touched on Wisconsin.

Should Protasiewicz Recuse From Redistricting Cases?

Or should Rebecca Bradley? Her comment was less factual and more scathing.

President Sells ‘Bidenomics’ In Visit To Milwaukee

Biden touts green jobs, low unemployment, rebuilding middle class in factory floor speech.

Tiffany Far Behind Baldwin In Fundraising

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin raised $3 million in 2nd quarter of 2023, vs $114,000 for possible challenger, U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany.

Wisconsin Bike Fed’s 2023 Ride Across Wisconsin Offers New Route Options from La Crosse to Milwaukee

Democrats Rehire Wikler for 2024 Races

State party chair Ben Wikler has led Democrats to victories and has a growing national profile.

Why GOP Fears Advisory Referendums

Vernon County's vote against abortion ban helps explain local restrictions in revenue sharing bill.

Wisconsin Ranks Among Four Least Democratic States

National ranking shows it dropped since 2011 from one of most democratic to third worst.

West Allis Man Is Guilty Of Harassing Black Neighbors

William McDonald, 45, pleads guilty to felony and misdemeanor charges.

Protasiewicz Embraces Democratic Issues

If elected, Supreme Court candidate could flip state on abortion, gerrymandering, election laws.

Kenosha Residents Denounce Board Appointments Connected To 2020 Unrest

Two members of equity commission resigned in protest. Appointes include those with connections to Kyle Rittenhouse, earlier police shootings.

Mandela Barnes Endorses Missy Zombor For MPS School Board

Evers Messes Up PSC Appointments

Three appointees in a row have had conflicts of interest, which is good news for utilities.

Early Voting Push Underway For Spring Primary

Early voting runs through Saturday.

Can Everett Mitchell Win High Court Race?

Last in fundraising in state Supreme Court race, Dane County judge says grass roots support is key.

Mandela Barnes Forms Political Action Committee

The Long Run PAC will support new generation of progressive candidates.

A Right-Wing War In High Court Race

It's getting nasty: Mark Belling blasts candidate Kelly and Justice Bradley attacks candidate Dorow and Belling.

Examining Wisconsin Gerrymandering By Analyzing 2022 Election Results

The present Wisconsin gerrymander is a tool for assuring continued one-party rule.

GOP Leader Thrilled to Suppress City Vote

Republican ads targeted Black and Hispanic voters to discourage voting. Did they work?

Gov. Evers’ Inaugural Address Calls for Abortion Rights, Expanding Medicaid

Introduced by his granddaughter, Evers hails the 'chance to do the right thing.'

Gov. Evers Sworn in for Second Term as 46th Governor of Wisconsin, Delivers Second Inaugural Address

Did Democrats Let Mandela Barnes Lose?

State Democratic chair says big donors wrongly concluded Barnes was far behind and deserted him.

Top 10 State Political Stories of 2022

Evers and Johnson victories and suddenly changed battle over abortion lead the list.

Most Popular Murphy’s Law Columns

Readers liked stories about Tims -- Michels and Ramthun. And Summerfest, its well paid leader and IRS complaint were hot stuff.

Protasiewicz Says She’ll Bring Fairness to State Supreme Court

Milwaukee judge running for high court seat says current majority 'unfair to the citizens.'

State Democratic Chair Hail’s Party’s ‘Triumph’

But election results -- and party's future -- more clouded than that.

Referendums Show Local Government Funding Challenges

While state aid remains stagnant, localities across Wisconsin seek property tax hikes.

Democrats Retain Capitol ‘Firewalls’

Barnes sets record, the most telling campaign quote and Northwest Wisconsin turns red.

5 Lessons From Mid-Term Election

Milwaukee's under-performance is a problem. And lack of national Democratic funding doomed Pfaff.

Analyzing Milwaukee Area Turnout and Results That Led To Evers’ Win

Governor pulled off something no Wisconsin Democrat has accomplished in 60 years.

Barnes Urges Supporters To Keep Fighting for Change

Lt. Governor who lost US Senate race thanks supporters in speech at Sherman Phoenix.

21 Election Winners and Losers

Beyond the ballot totals, which groups, advocates and trends won or lost?

Ron Johnson Appears To Defeat Mandela Barnes

Narrow race appears to have given Republican a third term.

Evers Defeats Michels, Wins Second Term

Democrats score key win, maintain roadblock on Republican policies.

No Major Issues on Election Day, State Officials Say

Election going smoothly, despite 'exceptional number' of observers at Milwaukee polls.

Michels, Johnson Are Threats to Democracy

Both have engaged in or plan actions to overthrow democratic elections.

Bernie Sanders Barnstorms Wisconsin

Democrat Socialist campaigns for state Dems in four college towns: Eau Claire, La Crosse, Madison and Oshkosh.

Candidates For U.S. Senate

Barnes vs Johnson comes down to the wire.

Marquette Poll Shows Races Tightening

New poll shows governor's race is tied, Johnson leading Barnes 50% to 48%.

Final pre-election Marquette Law School Poll of Wisconsin voters finds both Senate and governor’s races are tossups

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll

Barnes Calls Johnson a ‘Danger To This State’

Democratic challenger for U.S. Senate blasts Johnson, Trump in speech to Rotary Club.

Milwaukee DA Will Charge Elderly Man for Choking Black Man

Video captures 62-year-old with hand on throat of 24-year-old, in incident on South Side.

Has Michels Abandoned Trump?

Or has Trump abandoned Michels in governor's race? The silence is deafening.

Obama Says Evers, Barnes Will ‘Fight For You’

In Milwaukee former president warns future of democracy hinges on 2022 election.

Will Threats to Social Security Drive Voter Turnout?

Ron Johnson, others in GOP seek to change system.

Age of Voters Will Decide Election

Key fact: a vast difference in political views between those under and over age 40.

Early In-Person Voting Begins In State

Even as election lawsuits continue, nearly 260,000 voters across Wisconsin have submitted absentee ballots.

They Love Ron Johnson

At a rally for U.S. Senator, supporters extoll Johnson as an "honest man" and a fighter.

Dead Bird, Image of Mandela Barnes Left Outside Kenosha NAACP President’s Home

Literature darkened Barnes skin. Latest in series of racially tinged campaign incidents.

What Do Milwaukee Voters Want?

Voces de la Frontera does voter education. BLOC goes door to door, finds people want 'housing and good jobs.'

Poll Shows Barnes Nearly Even With Johnson

CNN's new poll on US Senate race has Johnson with 50%, Barnes with 49%.

Johnson’s Campaign Solicits Reports of Voter Fraud

U.S. Senator already "casting doubt" on results of election. Democrats charge.

Ron Johnson’s Campaign Hires Trump Recount Attorney

Jim Troupis attempted to get 220,000 ballots tossed, also implicated in fake electors scheme with Johnson.

Barnes Outraises Johnson By $8 Million In Senate Race

But Johnson has $7 million spending edge from outside groups who have attacked Barnes.

The Actual Stats Behind Wisconsin’s Polarizing Crime Ads

Rhetoric and reality don't line up statewide, but Milwaukee County is an outlier.

U.S. Senate Candidates Johnson, Barnes Trade Barbs in Last Debate

Candidates show stark differences on major issues, including immigration, gun violence and abortion.

What To Know About Ron Johnson’s Business-In-Law

Ron Johnson Expanding Lead Over Mandela Barnes in US Senate Race

New Marquette poll has Gov. Tony Evers holding a slight lead over Tim Michels in race for governor.

New Marquette Law School Poll survey of Wisconsin voters finds Johnson leading Barnes in Senate race, Evers and Michels in a gubernatorial toss-up

Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll

Despite Voter Concern, Climate Change Largely Absent From U.S. Senate Race

Polls show voters are concerned, but not enough that strategists believe it will impact turnout.

Mandela Barnes Attempts to Reframe Senate Race

Republicans have blitzed Barnes with negative advertising.

Ron Johnson Plays To Extremes in Re-Election Bid

Polling shows Johnson's favorability and unfavorability ratings are both at or near record highs.

Johnson and Barnes Show Clear Differences in First Debate

Candidates discussed marijuana, bail reform, Milwaukee crime, gay marriage, gun control and more.

Judge’s Ruling Blocks Canceling and Replacing of Absentee Ballots

Former AG Brad Schimel, now Waukesha judge, blocks "ballot spoiling."

Sen. Ron Johnson Attacks Milwaukee Elections

While calling for an end to "division and anger," Johnson levies attack on Milwaukee's vote counting

State Is Awash in Election Ads

Wisconsin is an “epicenter,” national leader in U.S. Senate election ads.

Just How Purple Is Wisconsin?

Election results going back three decades show an almost perfectly divided state.

Protestors Denounce Republican ‘Racist’ Ads

Protest held outside state party’s office in Bronzeville.

Michels Demands Evers Halt Pardons, Parole

Evers office said it’s against the law, governor has no power to end parole process.

Michels Attacks Evers on Preschool Transgender Resources

DPI says it’s not part of curriculum. Governor says he trusts parents to make decisions.

Vice President Harris Will Visit Milwaukee

Harris coming Thursday to speak at Democratic Attorneys General conference, meet with local Latino leaders.

Will Candidates Accept Election Results?

Evers and Barnes say they will honor November results. Michels and Johnson refuse to say.

White Supremacists Push False Narrative on Waukesha Parade Tragedy

False claims that killings were racially motivated echoed by Republican official.

More Members of Law Enforcement Endorse Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate

WATCH: Mandela Barnes’ Plans on Public Safety

Contribution to Khalif Rainey of $300