Mandela Barnes
@theothermandela
WI’s 45th Lt. Governor. Believer in opportunity for all. Running for Governor of Wisconsin to bring down costs and keep our communities safe.
Catch me outside... fighting to restore funding to the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program.
After a long day on the campaign trail yesterday, you know I had to stop at La Fête de Marquette for a beer and some music. Special shout-out to all the volunteers getting people registered to vote in the summer heat. Y'all are the real heroes!
When times are hard as this, joining community in faith is more important than ever. Thank you to Emmanuel Baptist Church for letting me come worship with you yesterday.
Here are some highlights from my Fourth of July weekend! Bonus points to whoever can tell me how many times I said "Happy Fourth." 😂
NEW AD: It's time to get things done the Wisconsin Way and reject the Washington Way of chaos and corruption.
The communities that raised me gave me the opportunities I have today. Thank you to Blacks for Political and Social Action of Dane County for having me at their candidate forum last night!
"Find a job that AI can't replace." Tom Tiffany is another slimy, out-of-touch DC politician. He's not equipped to be governor.
Thank you so much to the Red Cliff Band for inviting me to join them for their 48th annual pow wow. Our tribal nations are essential to who we are as a state. As governor, I will keep showing up to build real relationships and make sure tribal leaders are heard.
America is the only place where a story like mine is possible. No matter how much we may disagree in our trying and polarized time, I am in this fight because I love our country and our state and I want to see them thrive. Happy Fourth of July, Wisconsin! Have fun and enjoy yourselves responsibly.
As governor, I will put money back in people's pockets, expand healthcare, freeze utility rates, and do everything I can to improve quality of life.
Today, the Supreme Court upheld a core principle of our Constitution and affirmed that all children born in our country are American citizens. This is a major victory, but our fight isn't over. Tom Tiffany is trying to undermine our constitution, and we can't let him get anywhere near victory.
The annual Juneteenth Gospel Fest lets us keep the celebration going to celebrate our freedom and faith in community!
We need to do everything in our power to ensure that our healthcare workers have what they need to keep Wisconsin safe and healthy. Thank you to SEIU Nurses for inviting me to their candidate forum. I’m so proud to fight alongside you for a Wisconsin that puts workers first.
Unlike my opponents, I’ve never been bought by the utilities that are jacking up rates. I don’t take their money and I don’t vote for their tax loopholes.
Communities like those in Chippewa County need to be protected and guaranteed a seat at the table, especially in the face of the Trump-Tiffany tariffs decimating our rural economies.
Family farms like Marth Homestead are the backbone and heart of this state. As Governor, I will do everything I can to put their needs first and help build the next generation of family farmers in Wisconsin.
Despite Tom Tiffany's lies, his voting record is clear. He’s the most extreme Republican in the modern history of Wisconsin. #TiffanyTuesday
Juneteenth in Milwaukee was a hell of a celebration. I gotta work on my Beyblade game though 😂
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! I wouldn’t be who I am today without my dad. He worked tirelessly to provide for me and our family and taught me the value of hard work and perseverance. Love you OG!
We have to end the paycheck-to-paycheck economy that's kept so many people down and make the American dream an American reality once again.
Thanks to the 5 Star team for showing me around today. Community centers like theirs bring neighbors together and bring back opportunities to our streets.
As governor, I’ll always support Wisconsin farmers and protect America’s Dairyland.
When I am Governor I will get bold things done the Wisconsin Way, lower costs, make our communities safer, and keep Trump the hell out of Wisconsin. Let’s get to work!