Mandela Barnes

Thousands March for Immigrant Rights

Voces da la Frontera leads May Day march, challenges Pres. Biden and Sen. Ron Johnson

Democratic US Senate Primary Tightens In Poll

Marquette poll also shows Evers' approval steady, Ron Johnson’s declined further.

New survey by Marquette Law School Poll finds Wisconsin Democratic primary for U.S. Senate tightening, Kleefisch leading Republican gubernatorial primary; among Republicans, those least confident in 2020 election are more enthusiastic to vote this fall

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

Barnes, Nelson Argue Over I-94 Expansion

Could it be an issue in Democratic primary for U.S. Senate?

Senate Dem Candidates Attack Corporate Money While Funding Their Campaigns With It

Doug La Follette Faces Primary Challenge for Secretary of State

Alexia Sabor, Chair of Dane County Democratic Party, running for Secretary of State.

Ron Johnson Flush With Campaign Funds

Raised $6 million in first quarter of 2022, has more than twice as much cash as any opponent.

U.S. Senate Democrat Candidates Silent on Record Inflation Numbers

Mandela 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

For Our Future Spends Big

Nearly $2.1 million by one of largest outside spenders in state supported Democratic candidates.

Candidates Scramble for Last Minute Donations

Evers, Kleefisch, others worked to ramp up campaign totals for March 31 deadline.

Barnes Campaign Aims to Bring State Together

Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate running hard in rural, urban areas of state.

Mandela Barnes Seeks Electoral First

No sitting or former lieutenant governor has won a U.S. Senate election in state history.

Historic Turnover Will Change Legislature

Retirements, redistricting and members pursuing higher office could transform Legislature.

Democrats Fail Farmers During National Agriculture Week

Under 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

Statement on Ron Johnson Endorsing GOP Plan to Raise Taxes on Half of Americans

Mandela Barnes Struggles to Name Accomplishments

Poll Finds Approval Up for Evers, Down for Johnson

MU poll finds Kleefisch leads GOP primary for governor, Barnes atop Democratic primary for senator.

New Marquette Law School Poll finds inflation fears up, pandemic fears down; marijuana legalization up, optimism about Wisconsin down; primary candidates not yet well known

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

Union Rally Targets Johnson, Oshkosh Corp.

Company will create 1,000 non-union jobs in South Carolina with no criticism from Sen. Ron Johnson.

Working Families Party Challengers Sweep Primaries Across WI

100% of candidates backed by local progressive group will continue to Nov. elections

Johnson Blasted For Stance on Lost Jobs

Oshkosh Defense will build US Postal Service vehicles in South Carolina, not Wisconsin.

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”

Is Mandela Barnes Avoiding the Press?

Running campaign as if he’s already won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senator.

Lasry, Godlewski Spend Heavily on Campaigns

Barnes far ahead of all Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate in donations from others in last quarter.

Ron Johnson Dramatically Underperforms in First Finance Report Since Announcing for Reelection

Evolve Church Has Cafe, Bucks Cachet

Pastor Kenneth Lock II, Bucks' team chaplain, building huge new home for growing church in old shopping center.

Milwaukee Has a Singing Mayor Again

Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson tries singing at city's 176th Birthday Party, before a big turnout of politicians.

Working Families Party Endorses Slate of Union Members, Community Organizers for Local Office

As state, federal pandemic relief stalls, WFP backs first-time candidates running to bring systemic change local

Mandela Barnes Statement on the Retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer

Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg Endorses Mandela Barnes for U.S. Senate

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

Tom Nelson’s Longshot Race for U.S. Senate

A 'classic populist, grassroots campaign’ — with the least campaign dollars.

Mandela Barnes Statement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Ron Johnson Explains Run For Reelection

Breaks promise not to run for third term, citing 'loss of freedom' and 'tyrannical approach by the elites.'

Mandela Barnes Statement on Ron Johnson Breaking His Word and Running For a 3rd Term

Reports Say Ron Johnson To Seek Reelection

Republican had promised in 2016 not to seek a third term.

Chris Larson Drops Out of Mayoral Race

But the field is still growing, with 12 candidates now in the race.

Planned Parenthood Spends Big On Elections

But little influence on legislation in face of Republican domination.

Wisconsin Democrats Veer Left on the Filibuster

Nonprofit Seeks 75,000 Men to Help End Human Trafficking

HEMAD Campaign aims to raise awareness and seek an end to the commercial sex trade

Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty on All Counts

He faced five charges, including first degree homicide, for shootings during 2020 protests in Kenosha.

Democrats Unveil 22 Bills On Climate Change

Sweeping package to make state more green. ’This is our moment to be bold.'

“Forward on Climate” Bills Urge Legislative Action to Address Climate Crisis

Bowen Will Run For Lieutenant Governor

Rep. David Bowen joins Lena Taylor, Sara Rodriguez in Democratic primary.

DNR Will Fund Projects Reducing Diesel Emissions

$320,000 in grants from EPA will be awarded by the state's environmental regulator.

Is Nelson ’22 Like Feingold ’92?

Tom Nelson is dark horse in Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. But don’t count him out.

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.

Contribution to Khalif Rainey of $300