MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — Mandela Barnes is running for Wisconsin governor.
The former lieutenant governor during Governor Tony Evers’ first term released a video Tuesday morning announcing his candidacy.
“The only way for our state to move forward is to reject the Washington way and get things done the Wisconsin way,” Barnes said.
An October poll from Badger Battleground showed Barnes as the only Democrat gaining double-digit support as the party’s candidate for governor, ahead of Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and other contenders.
Republicans running for governor include U.S. Congressman Tom Tiffany and Washington County Executive Josh Schoeman.
The primary will be held next August, with the election in November of next year.