Barnes exits Wisconsin governor race as Francesca Hong takes commanding lead
TL;DR
Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes ends his bid for governor amid ongoing Journal Sentinel reporting into allegations of sexual encounters with young adult women; Francesca Hong now leads the Democratic primary, with Barnes acknowledging Hong as the likely nominee. Barnes had high fundraising early on but spent heavily, ending June with about $204k cash. Governor Tony Evers did not endorse Barnes and instead backed David Crowley after Sara Rodriguez dropped out.
- Mandela Barnes ends Democratic campaign for Wisconsin governor Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- Mandela Barnes drops out of high-stakes Wisconsin governor’s race The Guardian
- Democrat Mandela Barnes drops out of Wisconsin governor’s race NBC News
- Mandela Barnes suspends Wisconsin gubernatorial campaign MS NOW
- Schiff-backed candidate abruptly ends gubernatorial campaign amid rumblings of a damaging report Fox News
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