Mandela Barnes

How Wisconsin Governor Hopefuls Say They’d Handle Police Shootings

From Hong to Tiffany, candidates use the Madison killing of Corey Ruiz to outline plans on oversight and public safety.

David Crowley Revealed To Have Secret Twitter Account With Crude Messages

His campaign denies he authored worst messages. 'I would never say those things,' Crowley said.

Marquette and Two Opponent Polls Show Francesca Hong With a Double-Digit Lead in the Democratic Primary

Poll Shows Wide Open Primary, Kelda Roys Surges and Forces a Tie After Voters Hear One Message

Marquette Poll Shows Hong Leading, Barnes Second

But results not so meaningful as Rodriguez was still in race and Crowley out when survey done.

Democratic Candidates For Governor Discuss Each Other

At a forum in Madison, Barnes, Hong and Roys are asked what they've learned from each other.

Absentee Voters Could Pick Candidates Who Drop Out of Races

Tens of thousands in Wisconsin have already voted in August primary. Can they vote again?

Was Rodriguez Campaign the Worst in State History?

Experts from both parties weigh in. And where does this leave Democrats?

Francesca Hong’s Policy on Data Centers Is Unique

Only governor candidate to propose 1-year moratorium. What would it mean for Wisconsin?

“This Past Week Is Why People Want Nothing to Do With the Democratic Establishment”

Mandela Barnes Speaks Out For First Time Since Party Insiders Put Thumb On Scale In Democratic Primary

Crowley “Was Never Really Able to Catch Fire”

David Crowley Left This Race for a Reason

GOP Spends Big To Define Hong, But Is It Helping Her Instead?

Republican Governors Association ads attack Hong on immigration and policing, as Democrats warn of primary meddling.

Crowley Will Reenter Race For Governor

A key endorsement could be in the offing.

Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez Ends Campaign For Governor

From establishment front-runner to out of the race in a week.

Tiffany Calls on Democrat Candidates to Refuse WisDem Party Support Until $750,000 Hoffman Donation Is Returned

Megadonors Power Tiffany Bid As Democrats Jockey In Governor Fundraising Race

Uihleins and Hendricks pour more than $6 million into GOP, while Barnes leads crowded Dem field in cash raised.

The Math Still Ain’t Mathing…

Mandela Barnes Outraises The Entire Primary Field While Sara Rodriguez’s Campaign Falls Nearly $120k In Debt So Far; Rodriguez Running Ads On TV While Still Owing Taxpayers Thousands Of Dollars For Security

Mandela Barnes Announces Raising Nearly $1.4 Million in Campaign for Governor Now

Barnes Also Backed By Independent Expenditure That Has Raised Nearly One Million Dollars; Fundraising Haul Comes As Internal And Rival Polling Shows Him Leading Primary Field And Beating Tom Tiffany

Rodriguez Campaign Kept Financial Trouble From Crowley

Rodriguez pursued Crowley endorsement even as campaign finance red flags mounted.

Democrats Start Attack Ads Against Tiffany

Why did they wait so long? And Democratic primary becomes harder to predict.

The Math Ain’t Mathing…

Missed Ad Buy Exposes Big Money Problem For Sara Rodriguez

How a planned $1 million TV blitz became a scramble to reconcile campaign books and fire a top aide.

David Crowley Drops Out of Race for Governor

'It has become clear I will not be the Democratic nominee for governor,' county exec says.

Isthmus Denies Doing Political Polls

Republicans using fictitious liberal group linked to Madison publication to mislead Democrats?

Everyone’s Talking About Francesca Hong

Will all the coverage help or hurt Democratic governor candidate? And beware a new poll.

325 Political Candidates Offer Their Favorite Wisconsin Fun Fact

Including the sundae, hamburger, Dungeons & Dragons and an underground railroad ship.

Francesca Hong Bets Wisconsin Will Embrace Democratic Socialism

'If it is radical to have free child care and public grocery stores, let’s be radical.'

Gloves Are Off in Democratic Primary for Governor

Democrats attack each other. And did one of them leak story to Journal Sentinel?

The Politics of Lt. Governor Position

The governor doesn't pick the lieutenant. And they often don't get along.

Crowley Courts Wisconsin Voters With Milwaukee Lessons And Union Jobs Pitch

After dozens of forums statewide, he says what works in Milwaukee can lift every town, village and city in Wisconsin alike.

What Does Hughes Quitting Tell Us About Governor’s Race?

A top tier of liberal candidates emerging. Will there be more Democratic dropouts?

Democratic Governor Candidates Address Criminal Justice, Inequality

WISDOM forum provides chance for in-depth answers by candidates.

State Sen. Kelda Roys Hopes to Shake Up Democratic Governor Race

'I have by far the most experience in and around state government.'

First Major Candidate Drops Out of Wisconsin Governor Race

Missy Hughes suspends campaign, makes endorsement.

Emissions of Trump-Supported Wisconsin Coal Plant Soared in 2025

Columbia County plant slated for retirement has seen emission nearly double.

All Candidates for WI Governor Vow to Revive Land Conservation Program

All Democrats and Tiffany say they will restore the Knowles-Nelson stewardship program.

State Democratic Leader Lays Out Policy Plans If Party Wins Trifecta

Senate Minority Leader Dianne Hesselbein points to school funding, property taxes and more.

Mandela Barnes Tours Northside Community Hub

Democratic candidate for governor cites Milwaukee program as model for needed job training.

The Elevator Speech for Democratic Governor Candidates

Boiling down their pitch to voters, why do they deserve your vote?

Rodriguez Wins Democratic Straw Poll for Governor

Hong takes second. But conventiongoers also consider: who is most electable?

Democratic Candidates for Governor Pitch The State Party Convention

Plus: Evers farewell speech. And hopes to flip even more Republican Senate seats.

Is Democratic Race for Governor Finally Starting?

Recent ads for candidates add life – finally – to a very sleepy campaign.

Democratic State Convention Could Narrow Field for Wisconsin Governor

Delegates will be looking for which of 7 candidates 'stand out' in their speeches.

Indivisible South Shore Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Forum set for June 11

Event at Bay View High School to focus on K-12 education

Barnes Touts Statewide Experience in Run for Governor

Politics is a challenging 'endurance sport,' says best known Democrat running for governor.

10 Candidates Make Wisconsin Governor’s Ballot As Filing Closes

Democrats crowd the field with eight hopefuls, while Tom Tiffany is the lone Republican to qualify.

Tom Tiffany’s On a Roll. It’s Not Good

And Francesca Hong stumbles badly in CNN story.

Wisconsin Republicans Seek Younger Voters

Urgent appeals by old guard at state convention. Polls show age 18-29 voters favor Democrats.

This Photo Hurt Mandela Barnes in 2022, But Public Opinion Has Shifted

His views on ICE hurt Barnes against Ron Johnson, but may help in governor's race.

Democrats Split with Gov. Tony Evers Over School Funding Deal

'Three lame ducks' reached the agreement? But GOP legislators praise the deal.

Tony Evers Revived Commutations; What Will Wisconsin’s Next Governor Do?

Most Democratic candidates support it. Barnes excludes those convicted of murder.

Democrats Running for Governor Agree Healthcare Costs a Problem

How to fix this is where there was disagreement at candidate forums.

The Inside Story of Democratic Race for Governor

Was a white centrist male candidate seen as the solution?

Most Democratic Governor Candidates Support Evers’ Commutations Policy

But not Mandela Barnes. Republican Tom Tiffany also opposed.

State’s Utilities Running Scared

After decades of high profits and executive salaries, why they could face opposition.

Democrats Vying for WI Governor Take on Data Centers, Climate Change

All 7 want more regulations on data center developments.

Wisconsin’s Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Struggle to Differentiate on Health Care

In a crowded field, candidates sought to differentiate themselves despite shared policy goals.

Democrats in Governor’s Race Call for Child Care Support

Rodriguez, Hughes have released plans. Every candidate supports the goal.

Poll Shows Taylor Leads Lazar in WI Supreme Court Race

Democrats more excited about voting in April. But many voters haven't made a choice.

Milwaukee Democrats Hold Gala

400-strong gathering of politicos at Italian Community Center, with high hopes for 2026.

Utilities in Wisconsin Pile Up Profits

Average U.S utility has 15% profit margin. This could be key issue in race for governor.

Mandela Barnes Proposes Utility Rate Freeze and to Build Out Clean Energy in Gubernatorial Platform

As utility bills skyrocket, Barnes joins a new wave of Democrats putting affordability and accountability at the center of their campaigns

The Surprising Campaign of Rep. Francesca Hong

Her dark horse campaign is biggest surprise in Democratic primary for governor.

Wisconsin Congressional Delegation Reacts to Attack on Iran

Democrats call Trump's decision to wage war illegal, Republicans defend president.

Hong, Barnes Lead Democratic Primary for Governor In New Poll

Marquette poll shows most voters undecided, with Taylor leading Lazar for high court.

WisGOP Reaction to the State of the State Address

Small Set of Counties Could Pick Democratic Candidate for Governor

Tony Evers won just 16 of 72 counties in November 2022 election.

Will County Financial Screwup Affect Governor’s Race?

Opponents now attacking David Crowley for his handling of the situation.

After Trump Weighs In, Josh Schoemann Drops Out of Governor’s Race

The Washington County executive announced his decision the day after President Trump endorsed his opponent.

Pretti Killing Becomes Issue in WI Governor’s Race

Republican Tom Tiffany says he hasn't seen video of ICE agents shooting Alex Pretti.

Barnes Proposes Grants To Fight Food Deserts

Proposal would fund new stores, support stores near closure and connect farmers with reliable buyers.

More Than Policy, Dem Candidates Differ on Style and Tone

The seven-leading gubernatorial candidates participated in a forum Wednesday night.

10 Takeaways From Governor’s Race Donations

How much money was raised, and from who, tells us a lot about the candidates.

Revealed — All The Biggest Donors in Governor’s Race

Half of all campaign cash came from donors giving at least $10,000. Who are they?

Early Fundraising Shows Competitive Democratic Primary for Governor

Crowley leads 7 Democrats who've raised 6-figure sums; Tiffany is GOP leader.

WisDems Black Caucus Chair Statement on Wisconsin GOP Adding Racist Attacks to Their Chaos Campaign

Republicans Mix Up Black Candidates for WI Governor

Post on X criticizing Mandela Barnes runs photo of David Crowley.

Where Do 9 Candidates for Governor Stand on Data Centers?

Hong calls for moratorium, Hughes, Schoemann see 'opportunity.'

Wisconsin’s State Building Footprint Has Shrunk by 10%

All since 2021. Should that continue? Candidates for governor weigh in.

Evers Calls on Republicans to Offer Property Tax Relief

Discussing his final year in office, objects to immigration crackdown.

Packers TV Broadcasts At Issue in Governor’s Race

Barnes blasts broadcast blackout in much of state and Tiffany's stand.

Fatal ICE Shooting Spurs Sharp Partisan Divide Among Wisconsin Leaders

From calls to dismantle ICE to claims of domestic terrorism, state politicians offer starkly different reactions.

Priebus Doubts Tim Michels Will Enter Governor’s Race

It's 'a little late,' says Republican who advised Michels failed 2022 campaign.

Mandela Barnes Is Democratic Front-Runner In Governor’s Race

The field is large. The key issue may be electability.

GOP Candidates for Governor Talk Trump, Money, Issues

Tiffany and Schoemann disagree on Trump's impact on August primary.

Top 10 Stories of The Year

In an amazingly newsworthy year, what were top state issues?

Why Milwaukee Elections Are Always Viewed With Suspicion

A 'punching bag' for outstate Republican legislators?

Senate President Confident GOP Won’t Lose Majority

'We’re going to run on the same policies we’ve always run on,' Felzkowski says.

Senate Minority Leader Hesselbein Hopeful for More Bipartisan 2026

Wants Legislature to cap prescription drugs cost and expand homestead tax credit.

Wisconsin Candidates Decry Money in Politics, Plan to Raise Tons of It

2015 state law with 'billionaires' loophole' has transformed Wisconsin elections.

On Campaign Trail, Barnes Pushes State-Funded Universal Child Care

At Pewaukee center, parents and providers tell the Democratic hopeful that low wages and teacher shortages are closing classroom doors statewide.

Joel Brennan Launches Campaign for Governor

Democratic insider joins crowded primary. Interim GMC replacement named.

Tom Tiffany Criticizes ‘Billionaire Loophole’ But Backed Law Creating It

U.S. Rep. and Republican candidate for governor aims to raise $40 million.

Mandela Barnes Aims to Raise $50 Million in Governor’s Race

Plans to offer a 'unifying message to defeat extremists and extremism.'

Assembly Minority Leader Greta Neubauer Optimistic About 2026

Democrats gaining power, could flip Assembly in 2026, she says.

End Citizens United Endorses Mandela Barnes for Wisconsin Governor

UFCW Local 1473 Endorses Mandela Barnes for Governor

Forward Together Wisconsin Announces Leadership Changes

Important Work Fighting for a Cleaner, More Just Future Continues