MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes is out of the race for Wisconsin governor, dropping the news on social media Thursday.
Barnes’ announcement follows release of a Marquette Poll showing him trailing state Representative Francesca Hong in the Democratic primary, the winner of which will likely face congressman Tom Tiffany in November:
“We have to do everything to beat Tom Tiffany. This is life or death for Wisconsinites who are losing their healthcare under the Trump administration. People who can’t afford childcare,” Barnes said.
“The folks who are being squeezed by bills while the rich continue to get richer.”
In addition to Hong, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, state Senator Kelda Roys and former Tony Evers cabinet member Joel Brennan remain in the primary. Crowley, who’s been endorsed by Evers after re-entering the race, had 7% support from Democratic primary voters in that Marquette Poll.
