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Mandela Barnes
45th lieutenant governor of Wisconsin / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
J. Mandela Barnes (born December 1, 1986) is an American politician who served as the 45th lieutenant governor of Wisconsin from 2019 to 2023.[1] A member of the Democratic Party, he was the state representative for the 11th district from 2013 to 2017. Barnes is the first African American to serve as Wisconsin's lieutenant governor.[2][3]
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Mandela Barnes | |
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![]() Barnes in 2019 | |
45th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin | |
In office January 7, 2019 – January 3, 2023 | |
Governor | Tony Evers |
Preceded by | Rebecca Kleefisch |
Succeeded by | Sara Rodriguez |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 11th district | |
In office January 7, 2013 – January 3, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Jason Fields |
Succeeded by | Jason Fields |
Personal details | |
Born | (1986-12-01) December 1, 1986 (age 37) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Other political affiliations | Working Families |
Education | Alabama A&M University (BA) |
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Website | Campaign website |
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Barnes was the Democratic nominee in the 2022 U.S. Senate election in Wisconsin, losing to incumbent Republican Senator Ron Johnson.[4]