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Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes has entered Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor.

Barnes previously lost a 2022 U.S. Senate race to incumbent Republican Ron Johnson.

His campaign focuses on supporting working families, expanding Badgercare, and cutting middle-class taxes.

Barnes joins a crowded Democratic field that includes current Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley.

MADISON – Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes is joining Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor, pledging to "reject the Washington way, and get things done the Wisconsin way."

Barnes, 39, launched his campaign Dec. 2 with a video and planned stops in Madison, Milwaukee and Green Bay in future days.

"Seems like the harder you work, the more Washington looks

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