Mandela Barnes

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

Lt. Gov. Barnes Leads Fundraising in Senate Democratic Primary

Barnes raised more than $1 million since launching his campaign this summer.

Barnes Blasts Ron Johnson for “Praying” for “Gridlock” in Washington

Johnson gaffes, tells Fox News that he hopes and prays for gridlock on critical legislation

Wisconsin launches Buckle Up Phone Down campaign to save lives

Two Years Into Crime Spike, Tony Evers Pretends to Care About Public Safety

On National Farmers Day, Democrats’ Ag Policies Plant Seeds of Doubt for Rural Voters

New Mural, Peace Tree Unveiled at Pulaski Playfield

Effort designed to encourage social unity, environmental consciousness and youth empowerment.

Democrats Ring in Crime Prevention Month With Public Safety Failures

Lena Taylor Is Running For Lieutenant Governor

Veteran state senator would be first Black woman to hold the position.

WisGOP Statement on Crime Prevention Month

Elizabeth Warren Endorses Barnes for U.S. Senate

A high-profile endorsement in Democratic primary with nine candidates.

Plan Offers Alternative To Expanded I-94

Groups back repairing freeway, second BRT line, possible commuter rail, other projects.

Mandela Barnes Talks Out of Both Sides of His Mouth on Vaccine Mandates

Upon Announcement of Biden’s Unconstitutional Federal Overreach, Where Do Senate Democrat Candidates Stand?

Democrats Face High Profile Races in 2022

Experts say elections will test strength of state Democratic Party.

Evers’ Search for Lt. Governor Hits Snag

His top choices to run for post don't seem to be interested.

Eighteen Milwaukee Local Elected Officials Endorse Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate

Activist Steven Olikara Joins US Senate Race

He’s the ninth Democrat running for seat held by Republican Ron Johnson.

Native Rights Trailblazer Ada Deer Endorses Mandela Barnes for United States Senate

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

Tony Evers, Mandela Barnes Stand With ‘Defunding the Police’

State Emergency Management Administrator Enters U.S. Senate Race

Darrell Williams joins the race for the seat held by U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson.

Milwaukee Missed Golden Opportunity with Bucks Championship

A 1% sales tax would have generated new revenue for parks and public transit.

Poll Shows Barnes Leads Among Milwaukee Democrats

Getting 39% of Milwaukee County Democratic vote. Alex Lasry polled at only 4%.

Larson Drops Out of Senate Race, Endorses Barnes

Eight candidates remain in race, including Godlewski, Lasry and Nelson.

The Race Is On For Lt. Governor

The last time there was no incumbent, back in 2010, nine candidates ran for the position.

Barnes Gets National Endorsements for Senate Bid

Endorsements by three progressive groups could help him win the party activists.

Chantia Lewis Enters U.S. Senate Race

Milwaukee alderwoman is ninth candidate in the race to replace Ron Johnson.

Mandela Barnes Enters Senate Race

Long-rumored run by Lt. Governor becomes official and targets Ron Johnson.

Evers, Johnson Rake In Campaign Funds

Outpacing challengers, Evers raises $5 million and Johnson $1.2 million in first half of 2021.

Alderwoman Chantia Lewis For U.S. Senate?

Website appears, and quickly disappears.

UWM hosts 10th annual Westlawn bicycle event in June and July

Main Street Makeover winner unveils new look

Family-owned clothing store makes updates to celebrate 75th anniversary.

Unique training program receives WEDC grant

SOFTEC Education will use $47,100 grant to offer entrepreneurship training

Tony Evers Lies on Kenosha Record

More Lies Surround 2022 Senate Democrats

Evers Announces Reelection Bid

Speech at state Democratic convention touts education spending and new Foxconn contract.

Chris Larson Files To Run for U.S. Senate

State senator hopes to make move to Washington.

Evers Will Run For Reelection

But will Barnes be his running mate? If not, who will Evers pick?

Riverworks Financial Clinic expands to help Milwaukee residents gain financial stability

Public private partnerships spur clinic’s growth to address long and short-term financial needs

Nurses Call For Union Rights at Capitol Rally

'We were deeply betrayed at all levels of power while drowning in... dying patients.’

DSPS Secretary-designee Dawn Crim Visits Wisconsin Mass Timber Company, Explores Environmental and Economic Impact of Updated Mass Timber Code Provisions

Dem Leaders Promote Climate Action

Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes advocate for budget provisions, federal spending.

Hot Democratic Contest for U.S. Senate

Several impressive candidates looking to defeat Ron Johnson. Who's the front runner?

Evers, Advocates Discuss Justice System Reform, Legalizing Pot

Evers budget includes major reforms and legalizing medical and recreational marijuana.

Wisconsin Money Smart Essay Contest Awards $10,000

Scholarship Program Supported by Financial Industry Promotes Financial Literacy

Founding Member of national African American Tobacco Leadership Council to Kick-off No Menthol Sunday efforts in Wisconsin

Godlewski Will Run for U.S. Senate

State Treasurer is fourth Democrat to announce for seat held by Ron Johnson.

The Milwaukee Public Museum and America’s Black Holocaust Museum Invite You to Take a Journey Through the Life of Nelson Mandela at the U.S. Debut of Mandela: The Official Exhibition

Limited Engagement April 23 - August 1, 2021

Parties Bash Heads on State Budget

Evers budget and Republican proposals are miles apart. A compromise won’t be easy.

Celebrate Week of the Young Child with community events

Lt. Gov. Barnes Gets First Vaccine Shot

Vaccinated at North Division, not far from where first outbreak of COVID-19 occurred last year.

Evers Raises Cash for Reelection Bid

He has $3.3 million on hand, wants more. But is he definitely running for reelection?

Governor’s Climate Change Report Offers Warning

The details of how state has changed in just 15 year are remarkable.

Racial Bias Found in Pot Prosecutions

Black Wisconsinites 4.3% more likely to be prosecuted for pot possession, new study finds.

Local Running Group Gets National Coverage

F.E.A.R. MKE turning heads, integrating running world, gaining a following.

Working Families Party Announces Second Round of 2021 Endorsements

Progressive Political Group Throws Weight Behind Jill Underly, Sets Sights on Growing Progressive Bloc in Madison Common Council

Evers Pushes Funding to Help Schools Change Mascots

“If it's not a financial issue,” why won’t schools change race-based mascots? he asks.

Alex Lasry Files To Run for Senate

Bucks VP is one of many Democrats interested in seat.

Gov. Evers Delivers 2021-23 Biennial Budget Message

GOP Lawmakers Blasted for Racial Disparities Task Force Comments

Email from Majority Leader Jim Steineke to Assembly Speaker Robin Vos showed little expectation of producing actual legislation.

Myers Bill Ends No-Knock Search Warrants

Wisconsin was the first to legalize this and Milwaukee legislator wants state to be first to end it.

Representative Stubbs Issues Statement Kicking Off Black History Month

Barnes Takes the Lead on Climate Change

Lt. Governor headed state’s task force on climate policy and spoke to recent national conference.

Lt. Gov. Barnes Applauds President Biden for Rejoining the Paris Agreement Among Other Day One Climate Actions

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RENEW Wisconsin to host 10th Annual Renewable Energy Virtual Summit

Industry experts, policymakers, and advocates gather to highlight the diversity of technologies, people, and scale needed to shape our clean energy future

Barnes Rips Kenosha DA On Blake Shooting

A non-prosecuting DA "as negligent as the officers,” Lt. Governor charges.

State Needs Climate Change Flooding Plan

Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change lays out the changes and challenges state faces.

Coalition Forming Around State’s Climate Goals

Agriculture industry, environmental advocates and political leaders share goals of Climate Change Task Force report.

Wisconsin’s Electors Vote for Biden

State's 10 presidential electors cast their votes for President-elect Joe Biden.

Statements from Wisconsin Agricultural Leaders on Governor’s Climate Change Task Force Report

Lt. Gov. Barnes Delivers Democratic Radio Address on the Release of the Climate Change Task Force Report

Task Force on Climate Change Releases Report Including Over 50 Strategies to Begin Addressing the Climate Crisis

How Progressives Worked on Election Turnout

A months-long, massive volunteer program secured more than 95,000 commitments to vote.

Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes Hear from More Than 300 Wisconsinites at Virtual Budget Listening Session

Next virtual budget listening session on environment, infrastructure, and the economy to occur Dec.

Governor Evers, Commissioner Afable, and Secretary-Designee Palm Urge Wisconsinites to Shop for Health Plans Available during Open Enrollment

Serve Wisconsin Announces $2.4 Million in AmeriCorps Funding for Milwaukee AmeriCorps Programs as program year kicks off at Opening Ceremony

DWD Employee Linda Preysz Receives Virginia Hart Special Recognition Award

DWD also recognizes Honorable Mention recipient Geraldine Perry

Evers Recall Effort Fails

Organizer says recall fell short of 668,000 signatures required.

Evers Recall Effort Claims Enough Signatures

But organizer won’t give exact number, brags about misleading the media.

“Think I’m Doing This for My Health?”

Trump comes to Janesville. "We win Wisconsin, we win the whole ballgame."

MEA Honors Recipients of the 2020 Bill Iwen Environmental Justice Award

Event Celebrates Rafael Smith of Milwaukee and Philomena Kebec of Ashland

AG Kaul Announces Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force Membership

October 15, 2020

Barnes Urges Social Distancing to Slow COVID-19 Spread

The lieutenant governor says people need to exercise caution heading into cold weather.

Gov. Evers, Lt. Gov. Barnes, DHS, and UW Population Health Institute Announce Just Recovery Initiative to Address Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 on Wisconsin’s Communities of Color

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Health Equity Council

Film Details Disenfranchisement in Wisconsin

Documentary chronicles the human cost of gerrymandering.

Lt. Gov Mandela Barnes Wants You To Fill Out Census

Failure to do so will cost $13,000 per resident in next decade. Deadline is September 30th.

Rebecca Kleefisch Will Run for Governor

Former Lt. Governor hasn’t announced, but is clearly organizing for 2022 campaign.

Small business owners invited to register for 7th annual Lieutenant Governor’s Conference on Small Business Development

Virtual conference to be held Oct. 6-8

New Season of Black Nouveau Brings New Host

Earl Arms to Present 29th Season of Celebrated African-American Public Affairs Program

A Q+A with Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes

Members can join in as we chat with Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes about issues of the day.

Did Kenosha Cops Push Protesters Toward Militia?

So says militia member after two people killed by armed civilian. Pattern seen in other cities.

Neal Plotkin Announces Endorsement from Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes

Barnes sees Plotkin as unifying, focused on issues that matter most

Statement on Special Session on Police Reform

Gov. Evers Releases Statement on Special Session

Thousands March With Blake Family in Kenosha

Lt. Governor Barnes, Rep. Gwen Moore join march for justice one week after Jacob Blake shot seven times by officer.

Recall Effort Launched Against Evers

Organizers oppose his policies on pandemic and Kenosha unrest.

Trump Says Evers Accepts Federal Troops

But Evers says he’s authorized more Wisconsin guard troops as officials argue over what should be done.

A Q+A with Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes

Members can join in as we chat with Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes about issues of the day.

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