Mandela Barnes is considering ending his campaign for governor of Wisconsin, according to Politico. Other reports have described the development as Barnes dropping out of the race or exiting the Democratic primary, indicating that his campaign may be nearing its conclusion.
The decision would remove Barnes from a Democratic contest to choose the party’s nominee for governor. The available reports do not provide details about the timing of any formal announcement or the reasons behind the possible withdrawal.
Barnes previously served as Wisconsin’s lieutenant governor, a role noted in coverage of his departure from the race. His decision could affect the shape of the Democratic field, though the broader implications for the primary were not immediately detailed in the reports referenced.