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Barnes Drops Out of Race for Governor
Former lieutenant governor drops out after disappointing Marquette Poll, calls for party unity.
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Endorsements
Continues momentum following endorsements from Gov. Evers, IBEW, Laborers, Fire Fighters, Operating Engineers, Plumbers, and mayors
Continues momentum following endorsements from Gov. Evers, Laborers, Fire Fighters, IBEW, Operating Engineers & mayors
Continues momentum following endorsements from Gov. Evers, Laborers, Fire Fighters, IBEW, & mayors
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He had expressly avoided endorsing anyone for governor, including 3 Democrats who worked for him.
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He got help from Republican legislators and federal pandemic funding.
Press Releases
Continues momentum following endorsements from Gov. Evers, IBEW, Laborers, Fire Fighters, Operating Engineers, Plumbers, and mayors
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