Mandela Barnes
On the record
First Black WI Lt Gov; lost 2022 U.S. Senate race to Ron Johnson
Background
Mandela Barnes served as Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin from 2019–2023 (4 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Rebecca Kleefisch; succeeded by Sara Rodriguez. Note: First Black WI Lt Gov; lost 2022 U.S. Senate race to Ron Johnson. Same-year political environment (2019): Governor Tony Evers; Attorney General Josh Kaul; Secretary of State Doug La Follette. Later filed for federal office (FEC ID S2WI00441: Senate).
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Others who held this office in Wisconsin
- Sara Rodriguez (2023-present)
- Rebecca Kleefisch (2011-2019)
- Barbara Lawton (2003-2011)
- Margaret Farrow (2001-2003)