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Wisconsin governor race

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1 article Last updated: 30 Jul 2026 1 section
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Connected topics Mandela Barnes Francesca Hong Tom Tiffany Democratic primary 2026 midterms Federal Reserve
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Mandela Barnes speaks at a rally at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin, in October 2024. Photo: SecretName101 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
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Mandela Barnes Quits Wisconsin Governor Race as Hong Surge Redraws the Primary

Mandela Barnes ended his campaign for Wisconsin governor twelve days before the primary as Marquette polling showed Francesca Hong opening a commanding lead.

30 Jul 2026 ·9 min read
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