Mandela Barnes, the former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin, announced his withdrawal from the Democratic primary for governor on Thursday. He stated that he no longer saw a viable path to the nomination, citing the significant lead of his rival, Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist. The announcement comes less than two weeks before the election scheduled for August 11.
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Mandela Barnes Withdraws from Wisconsin Governor's Race
Mandela Barnes has dropped out of the Democratic primary for governor of Wisconsin, stating that he no longer sees a viable path to the nomination. His decision follows the rise of his opponent, Francesca Hong, who has taken a commanding lead in the race ahead of the August 11 election.
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