Mandela Barnes Withdraws from Wisconsin Governor Democratic Primary
Mandela Barnes has withdrawn from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor. This decision comes just before the August 11 election and amid reports of a review into past allegations of inappropriate behavior against him. The race has seen other candidates…
Detroit, MI, July 30, 2026 —
Mandela Barnes has withdrawn his candidacy from the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor. The announcement was made shortly before the August 11 election date.
Barnes’ decision follows reports indicating a review into past allegations of inappropriate behavior against him. Specific details regarding the nature or findings of this review were not provided.
The Wisconsin gubernatorial race has seen other candidates exit the primary contest. Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez and former state economic development director Missy Hughes have also ended their campaigns.
Following Barnes’ withdrawal, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has publicly encouraged Barnes’ supporters to shift their allegiance to his own campaign. The timeline for any further developments in the primary race was not specified.
Story summarized from the original created by Scott Bauer, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
