Its appears that Ron Johnson has new competition...

[brooklynite]

Madison 365

Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes to make “big announcement” Tuesday

Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes plans to make a “big announcement” at noon Tuesday in Milwaukee, according to an invitation sent to supporters, fueling further speculation about a 2022 run for US Senate.

Barnes, 34, was elected to the Wisconsin Assembly in 2013 and served until 2017. In 2018 was elected as the first Black lieutenant governor of Wisconsin, and only the second elected to statewide office.

He took on a national profile last year, becoming a strong advocate for police reform and racial justice in the wake of the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha. He has also headed up the governor’s task force on climate change.

Pundits have speculated for more than a year that Barnes could run for Senate in 2022 against incumbent Ron Johnson. Johnson has not said whether he intends to seek a third term. So far, seven Democrats have launched campaigns in the primary election, including State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson, and Milwaukee Bucks Vice President Alex Lasry.

It also appears that there'll be an open Primary. I've already been approached by one of the other candidates.

[Bev54]

1. It does not say whether he is democrat or republican

[11 Bravo]

2. I look at his advocacy for climate change, police reform, and social justice ...

as a clue.

[csziggy]

3. He is a member of the Democratic Party

Mandela Barnes (Democratic Party) is the Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin. He assumed office on January 7, 2019. His current term ends on January 2, 2023.

Barnes (Democratic Party) ran for election for Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
He ran on a joint ticket with the gubernatorial nominee, Tony Evers (D).

Barnes is a former Democratic member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 11 from 2013 to 2017. He did not seek re-election to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2016.

https://ballotpedia.org/Mandela_Barnes

[dragonlady]

5. Definitely a Democrat

I remember the first time I saw him was at a Democratic Party meeting in Milwaukee where he made a speech. I'm currently torn between Mandela and Sarah Godlewski.

[Celerity]

4. great news! I was so hoping he would run!