More Members of Law Enforcement Endorse Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate
WATCH: Mandela Barnes’ Plans on Public Safety
Sep 17th, 2022Mandela Barnes Raises Over $1.7 Million in Q1 of 2022 With Average Donation Under $40
Since Launching Mandela Has Raised Over $4 Million With Nearly 93,000 Individual Donations
Apr 12th, 2022Under Fire, Ron Johnson Tries to Rewrite His Affordable Care Act Record
In One Day, Johnson Embraces — Then Tries to Backtrack — On Promise to Rip Health Care from 32 Million
Mar 8th, 2022Statement on Ron Johnson Endorsing GOP Plan to Raise Taxes on Half of Americans
Mar 7th, 2022
Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes Blasts Ron Johnson for Supporting Oshkosh Defense’s Effort to Deny 1,000 Jobs to Wisconsin Workers
As Oshkosh Defense Tries to Deny 1,000 Good-Paying Jobs For Wisconsinites, Ron Johnson Says “It's not like we don't have enough jobs here in Wisconsin”
Feb 6th, 2022Ron Johnson Dramatically Underperforms in First Finance Report Since Announcing for Reelection
Feb 1st, 2022
Mandela Barnes Raises Over $1.23 Million in Q4 With Average Donation Under $50
Since Launching Mandela Has Raised Over $2.3 Million With Nearly 50,000 Individual Donations
Jan 19th, 2022Mandela Barnes Statement on Ron Johnson Breaking His Word and Running For a 3rd Term
Jan 9th, 2022
Mandela Barnes Earns Over 100 Endorsements from Wisconsin Elected Officials in Race for U.S. Senate
Barnes Has Built an Unparalleled Statewide Coalition to Defeat Ron Johnson
Nov 1st, 2021Barnes Blasts Ron Johnson for “Praying” for “Gridlock” in Washington
Johnson gaffes, tells Fox News that he hopes and prays for gridlock on critical legislation
Oct 18th, 2021Eighteen Milwaukee Local Elected Officials Endorse Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate
Aug 18th, 2021
Native Rights Trailblazer Ada Deer Endorses Mandela Barnes for United States Senate
Aug 17th, 2021
STATEMENT: Lt. Gov. Barnes Blasts Johnson Over Tax Giveaways to His Wealthy Donors
Bombshell Pro Publica Report Reveals Johnson Personally Ensured His Ultra-Wealthy Donors Would Reap Huge Benefits from Trump Tax Scam
Aug 11th, 2021Lt. Gov. Barnes Applauds President Biden for Rejoining the Paris Agreement Among Other Day One Climate Actions
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Jan 20th, 2021Lt. Gov. Barnes Delivers Democratic Radio Address on the Release of the Climate Change Task Force Report
Dec 10th, 2020
Lt. Gov. Barnes Delivers Democratic Radio Address Thanking Wisconsinites for Masking Up
Aug 6th, 2020
Lt. Gov. Barnes Delivers Democratic Radio Address on the Killing of George Floyd
Jun 4th, 2020
Mandela Barnes Statement on August 14 Primary Election results
“It is absolutely essential that we unify for the common good”
Aug 14th, 2018State Rep. Peter Barca endorses Mandela Barnes for Lt. Governor
Becomes the 30th legislative Democrat to endorse Barnes in 2018
Aug 6th, 2018SEIU Wisconsin State Council endorses Mandela Barnes for Lt. Governor
The SEIU Wisconsin State Council endorsement is the latest in a string of support for the Mandela Barnes campaign.
Aug 2nd, 20182018 WI Supreme Court candidate Tim Burns endorses Mandela Barnes for Lt. Governor
Burns joins an impressive list of leaders and organizations endorsing Mandela.
Jul 6th, 2018Mandela Barnes Wins 2018 DPW Convention Straw Poll with 80.9% of the Vote
In the Lieutenant Governor category, Mandela Barnes emerged victorious with 80.9% of the vote in the 2-way primary, earning 617 out of 763 total votes.
Jun 3rd, 2018PFAW’s Next Up Victory Fund Endorses Mandela Barnes for Lieutenant Governor
Barnes the lone Wisconsin Candidate to receive the progressive group’s endorsement in 2018
May 30th, 2018Democracy for America (DFA) endorses Mandela Barnes for Lieutenant Governor
Barnes joins Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Randy Bryce as the only Wisconsin candidates to receive the progressive group’s endorsement in 2018
May 21st, 2018The Collective PAC Endorses Mandela Barnes for Lieutenant Governor
Barnes is one of just 9 statewide candidates across the country to receive their endorsement, and the only candidate from Wisconsin
May 14th, 2018Iron Workers Union Local 8 endorses Mandela Barnes for Lieutenant Governor
Union represents Iron Workers in Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
May 9th, 2018Mandela Barnes named Mom’s Demand Action “Gunsense Candidate of Distinction”
Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor to participate in National “March for our Lives” this Saturday, March 24th in Milwaukee
Mar 21st, 2018Communications Workers of America (CWA) Endorse Mandela Barnes for Lieutenant Governor
Mandela for Wisconsin
Mar 15th, 2018Barnes Campaign: Endorses Randy Bryce for Congress
Will speak at Saturday rally in Racine
Feb 23rd, 2018Mandela Barnes hires Justin Bielinski as Campaign Manager in race for Lieutenant Governor
"I'm excited that he's on board."
Jan 22nd, 2018Mandela Barnes to Make Campaign Stops in Northwestern Wisconsin
“Special election, special opportunity”
Jan 13th, 2018Mandela Barnes Announces Run for Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor
“Expanding Opportunity”
Jan 10th, 2018Too Many Young People Leaving Wisconsin
So how can we make this state a place of opportunity?
Jan 9th, 2018Mandela Barnes Announces Key Community Endorsements
Key Community Leaders and More Progressive Organizations Endorse New Leadership They Can Count On
Aug 4th, 2016Mandela Barnes Announces Major Wave of Endorsements
Key Progressive Organizations Endorse New Leadership They Can Count On
Jul 25th, 2016The Burden is Undue
SCOTUS Upholds Every Woman’s Fundamental Right to Safe, Legal Abortion
Jun 27th, 2016WI GOP Rep. Calls President Obama Racist and Lectures Black Legislator on Black Existence in Milwaukee
"Rep. Kremer has repeatedly used his position of power as a state legislator to attack poor people, LGBTQ+ people, and people of color."
Jun 14th, 2016Rep. Barnes Statement on Donald Trump Style Fear Mongering by GOP Legislator
“Wisconsin Republicans have long ignored the real work and efforts by legislators and community members in Milwaukee to address the root causes of criminal activity.”
Jun 7th, 2016Rep. Barnes Invited to White House Gun Violence Prevention Convening
“In Milwaukee, innocent lives continue to be lost to violent shootings at a shockingly record pace, and elected officials across our state and our nation continue to turn a blind eye to this heartbreaking problem.”
May 24th, 2016Rep. Barnes Selected as One of Nation’s Top Pro-Growth Progressive Leaders
“I look forward to sharing ideas with my fellow NewDEAL Leaders, hearing about what is working best in their communities, and replicating that progressive growth here in Wisconsin.”
May 23rd, 2016Mandela Barnes Announces Run for Wisconsin State Senate
“Over the next several months, I look forward to talking with families about their values and priorities as I work to earn their trust and support for State Senator.”
Apr 11th, 2016Rep. Barnes Calls for AG Schimel to Investigate Walker Cover-Up of Systemic Abuses at State Facility
“Media reports have revealed that Governor Walker and his top aides knew about the serious allegations at Lincoln Hills for four whole years...”
Feb 22nd, 2016Recognizing the importance of Latinos and immigrants to our society
“As Legislative Republicans move forward with cynical anti-immigrant legislation stigmatizing thousands of our neighbors because of their race, they further clarify that the GOP takes pride in their dismal approval numbers among non-whites.”
Feb 18th, 2016Rep. Barnes Statement on Walker’s DOC Secretary Resignation
“It is time for Governor Walker to own up to his failures, apologize for the harm he caused our youth and families, and provide real solutions to the long-standing problems within our corrections system.”
Feb 12th, 2016Rep. Barnes Welcomes Janan Atta Najeeb to the Wisconsin State Assembly
She is the first Muslim woman to ever lead the Wisconsin State Assembly in prayer.
Feb 11th, 2016Rep. Barnes Honors Brenda Wesley with Wisconsin State Assembly “Hometown Hero” Award
She left her work in corporate America in order to advocate for those without a voice.
Feb 9th, 2016Rep. Barnes Renews Call for Hearing on Alleged Abuses and Mismanagement at State Facility
“For far too long, the safety and security of youth, staff, and other individuals in facilities like Lincoln Hills have been jeopardized by the mismanagement of Gov. Walker...”
Jan 13th, 2016Rep. Barnes Applauds President Obama’s Efforts to Curb Gun Violence
“Just in Milwaukee alone, we had 125 gun-related homicides last year, and we already have one homicide in the first days of 2016.”
Jan 5th, 2016Rep. Barnes and Rep. Goyke Statement on Visit to Lincoln Hills School for Boys and Copper Lake School for Girls Facility
“Unfortunately, it has come to state and federal investigations to showcase how yet another piece of our state has spiraled out of control under the watch of Gov. Walker and legislative Republicans,” said Rep. Barnes.
Dec 22nd, 2015Time to Shed Light on Alleged Abuse at State Facility
“I continue to be shocked by the appalling allegations of cruel, unjust, and potentially criminal behavior at the Lincoln Hills School for Boys and Copper Lake School for Girls facility.”
Dec 15th, 2015Rep. Barnes Statement on Lincoln Hills Investigation
“I am shocked by the horrific allegations of cruel, unjust, and potentially criminal behavior at the Lincoln Hills School for Boys.”
Dec 10th, 2015Rep. Barnes, Other Wisconsin Legislators Urge Executive Action from President Obama to Prevent Gun Violence
“Our thoughts and prayers are not enough – our communities need real and immediate action to prevent the scourge of gun violence from spreading any further.”
Dec 8th, 2015Rep. Barnes to Gov. Walker – Help Milwaukee Avoid Hunger Crisis
2,700 Milwaukee residents affected each month by failed service model
Nov 30th, 2015Wisconsinites Deserve Safety and Security in the State Capitol and Their Community
Rep Barnes released the following statement regarding the claim that a state lawmaker with a concealed weapon permit brandished his handgun in front of visitors to his Capitol office.
Oct 29th, 2015GOP Pushes Door Open Further for Cronyism and Corruption
"It is simply astonishing how dead-set they are on allowing cronyism and corruption to infiltrate our government..."
Oct 27th, 2015GOP Declares Wisconsin Open for Corruption
“Unfortunately, this is just yet another example of the sustained assault on Wisconsin communities...”
Oct 20th, 2015Rep. Barnes Demands Release of Promised Resources for Milwaukee Gun Violence Reduction
“As elected officials, we have a duty to keep our communities as safe and secure as possible from gun violence.”
Oct 14th, 2015Rep. Barnes Statement on Passing of Marty Beil
“Marty’s legacy will live on through continued efforts to empower Wisconsin’s families through worker and social justice.”
Oct 2nd, 2015Wisconsin Republicans Double Down on Betrayal of Wisconsin Women
“...Wisconsin Republicans’ campaign to attack and betray Wisconsin women remains a very clear and present danger to Wisconsin families.”
Sep 24th, 2015Rep. Barnes Statement on Milwaukee Bucks Arena Project Vote
“I will continue to work to ensure that this project will be a catalytic, once-in-a-generation opportunity for the city of Milwaukee and its families.”
Jul 28th, 2015Rep. Barnes Statement on Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
As elected officials, we have a duty to keep our communities safe and secure from gun violence. However, innocent lives are being lost to violent shootings on our streets, and our state’s leaders continue to turn a blind eye to a growing epidemic of gun violence.
Apr 24th, 2015American Dream Blocked For Black Youth
Rep. Mandela Barnes offers his plan to address Wisconsin's racial disparities.
Sep 11th, 2014