Mandela Barnes Drops Out of Gubernatorial Race | Madison News

Mandela Barnes has dropped out of the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial race, paving the way for Francesca Hong to take center stage as the frontrunner heading into the primary. Barnes, who had been in second place in recent polls, cited the need for party unity and acknowledged Tiffany’s clear momentum — though he didn’t endorse anyone. His exit adds to a chaotic primary season that’s seen major shakeups, including Sara Rodriguez’s withdrawal over finance issues and David Crowley’s dramatic re-entry. With four Democrats now left to challenge Republican Tom Tiffany, the race is heating up as voters prepare for a pivotal showdown. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b34129f20fd3eeb4