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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
January 28, 2026 at 12:20 AM

Coming soon: campaign merch

Mandela for Wisconsin But I need your help͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi friend, I just got out of a meeting with my team and I wanted to share the news: we’re opening a campaign store! But we’re not quite there yet. Before we open the store, we need to raise enough mon…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
January 26, 2026 at 10:41 PM

Once-in-a-generation

Mandela for Wisconsin We have the chance to elect a Democratic trifecta this November͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  "Talk to any Wisconsin Democrat about their hopes for 2026 and it’s not long before the T-word comes up. No, not Trump. Trifecta." Friend, the AP has called…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
January 23, 2026 at 12:01 AM

Trump defunding abortion clinics

Mandela for Wisconsin I’m ready on Day One to fight back͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi there, Today is the 53rd anniverary of Roe v. Wade, so I wanted to shed some light on why abortion clinics are being defunded across our state. The truth is, Washington Republicans li…
  LeVar Burton · [email protected]
January 20, 2026 at 10:10 PM

Why I’m supporting Mandela Barnes

Mandela for Wisconsin Sharing why I support Mandela Barnes for Governor͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi, this is LeVar Burton — you may know me from Star Trek: The Next Generation, Roots, or Reading Rainbow It was an honor to host Reading Rainbow for more than 20 years …
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
January 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Not just racial justice, but also economic justice

Mandela for Wisconsin We have come so far, and there is still so much work to be done͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi friend, this Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a time for reflection. The Reverend’s legacy is that he challenged the status quo and demanded better. He push…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
January 18, 2026 at 8:10 PM

There’s a lot on our plate

Mandela for Wisconsin As you might imagine, running for Governor is tough.͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi, Mandela Barnes here — we’re chipping away here at our monthly fundraising goal. As you might imagine, running for Governor is tough. From combating relentless atta…
  Darby, Team Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
January 16, 2026 at 8:50 PM

Ruthless attacks on Mandela

Mandela for Wisconsin We can win a Democratic trifecta here in Wisconsin͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi friend, it’s Darby – Mandela Barnes’ campaign manager. The GOP’s been going all-in on attacking Mandela because they know he has the potential to deliver a Democratic…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
January 16, 2026 at 6:42 PM

Tom Tiffany raised $2 MILLION

Mandela for Wisconsin We need to reject his extremist politics͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi there, here’s the headline I woke up to: Tom Tiffany has raised $2 million to flip the governor’s seat — with more MAGA dark money on the way. This is the same Tom Tiffany wh…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
January 15, 2026 at 12:40 AM

What happened last week

Mandela for Wisconsin A week ago, Tom Tiffany voted to make healthcare more expensive.͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi, A week ago, Tom Tiffany voted to make healthcare more expensive. Unless we raise enough money to compete with his $2 million (and counting) war chest, …
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
January 13, 2026 at 8:58 PM

WisGOP doesn’t know who I am

Mandela for Wisconsin My message is clear͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi, Yesterday, the Wisconsin GOP tweeted out an attack calling me “radical.” What’s more, they didn’t even use a photo of me — they used a picture of a different Black man entirely. That speaks volum…
  Stacey Abrams · [email protected]
January 12, 2026 at 8:37 PM

I’m supporting Mandela Barnes

Mandela for Wisconsin I’m thrilled to support Mandela Barnes for Governor͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi there, it’s Stacey Abrams. I wanted to share this news with you: I am thrilled to be supporting Mandela Barnes for Governor of Wisconsin. Can I count on you to chip…
  Team Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
January 11, 2026 at 7:56 PM

Mandela’s plan for Wisconsin

Mandela for Wisconsin Here are real problems, and real solutions͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi there, PBS has officially called this Democratic primary race “competitive.” We’re on Team Mandela because he’s the best Democrat to beat MAGA extremist Tom Tiffany, and here…
  Darby, Team Mandela · [email protected]
January 9, 2026 at 11:47 PM

A peek behind the curtain

Mandela for Wisconsin It’s critical we have the resources to fight back͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi there, This is Darby, Mandela’s campaign manager. Before the weekend, I wanted to reach out to pull back the curtain and explain the reason why we’re asking for money…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
January 8, 2026 at 9:17 PM

Tom Tiffany raised $2 MILLION

Mandela for Wisconsin We need to reject his extremist politics͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi there, here’s the headline I woke up to this morning: Tom Tiffany has raised $2 million to flip the governor’s seat – with more MAGA dark money on the way. This is the same To…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
January 6, 2026 at 7:39 PM

Five years since January 6

Mandela for Wisconsin We have to keep fighting͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi there, it’s Mandela Barnes. Five years ago today, our country watched in horror as a violent mob attacked the U.S. Capitol on January 6 - fueled by Donald Trump’s lies and his refusal to accep…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
January 5, 2026 at 9:29 PM

Bumper stickers, buttons, and flyers

Mandela for Wisconsin I just got out of a meeting with my team, and we have a big year ahead of us.͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi there, 2026 is here and I’m ready to hit the ground running. I just got out of a meeting with my team, and we have a big year ahead of us. W…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
January 2, 2026 at 11:21 PM

Thank you

Mandela for Wisconsin I am so grateful for all the grassroots support we have received͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi there, this is Mandela Barnes. I wanted to take a minute to say thank you and wish you a Happy New Year! I am so grateful for all the grassroots support …
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
January 1, 2026 at 4:37 AM

Our LAST fundraising deadline in 2025

Mandela for Wisconsin Trump and Musk's allies want to spend MILLIONS͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi there, this is Mandela Barnes. Tonight is our last fundraising deadline of the year, and the stakes couldn’t be higher — our Republican opponents are waiting to see if we’…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
December 31, 2025 at 5:58 PM

Wishing you a joyous year

Mandela for Wisconsin Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous year͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi there, I’m so grateful for your support this year. But I have to be honest with you: we have our work cut out for us in 2026. Will you chip in $27 or $15 before midnight? N…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
December 30, 2025 at 6:07 PM

Please,

Mandela for Wisconsin 🇺🇲 Hi, please don’t click away from this important message. 🇺🇲 I’ll get right to the point: Wisconsin needs an experienced fighter who is ready to pass policies that help everyday people. Your contribution today helps power our campaign.   Wiscons…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
December 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM

My resolution for 2026

Mandela for Wisconsin We’re leaving no stone unturned and taking no vote for granted͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi there, 2025 is coming to a close, and I wanted to share my New Year’s resolution with you: in 2026, we’re going to leave no stone unturned and take no vote…
  Team Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
December 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Our first slate of ads are up

Mandela for Wisconsin We need to reach voters before Republicans do͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Republicans are attacking Mandela and spreading misinformation about what he stands for. It’s not surprising, but we’re not going to let these attacks go unanswered. Will you …
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
December 27, 2025 at 8:55 PM

We need universal childcare

Mandela for Wisconsin We’re going to invest in Wisconsin’s future͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi friend, if we’re not investing in our families, we’re failing them. I wanted to share with you about one of the most pressing issues families all across our state are facing:…
  Team Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
December 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM

Here are our 5 reasons

Mandela for Wisconsin We’re at a critical moment, and this is our pitch to you͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Friend, there’s just 5 days left in the year – that means time is running out to reach our end-of-year fundraising goal. If any of these 5 reasons to donate matters…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
December 24, 2025 at 7:57 PM

Sending you my holiday wishes

Mandela for Wisconsin I hope you have a happy holiday season!͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Happy holidays, friend! I’ve loved the magic of this season ever since I was a child, and I hope yours has been a joyful one. I wanted to take a minute to send you my holiday wishe…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
December 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM

I’ll fight for our farmers

Mandela for Wisconsin Our farmers deserve stability, not chaos͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi, Last week, I was honored to join the Wisconsin Farmers Union at their annual convention in Wisconsin Dells. Their concerns are my concerns — I’m committed to protecting the te…
  Team Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
December 22, 2025 at 11:42 PM

This new poll is huge for us

Mandela for Wisconsin We’re leading our primary by 13 points in this new poll͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi there — Team Mandela Barnes here. The latest poll has Mandela leading his closest primary opponent by 13 points. Let’s keep up the momentum through the holidays —…
  Team Mandela · [email protected]
December 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM

Democratic Trifecta in Wisconsin

Mandela for Wisconsin This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi, We’ve reached out a lot these past few weeks, and there’s a reason for that: there’s a lot at stake in this race. I know you have heard that before, but we have been working …
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
December 18, 2025 at 11:49 PM

The contrast couldn’t be clearer

Mandela for Wisconsin “Tiffany criticizes ‘billionaire loophole’ but voted for law that created it”͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi, I saw this headline about my opponent and had to say something: This is typical of Washington politicians — voting one way and then revers…
  Team Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
December 17, 2025 at 7:40 PM

‘Indications’ Tim Michels will run

Mandela for Wisconsin Yes, MULTI-MILLIONAIRE Tim Michels͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi, Republicans are lining up to compete for this Governor's seat — this time it’s rumored that MAGA favorite and multi-millionaire Tim Michels might join in. If that’s enough to convinc…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
December 16, 2025 at 10:46 PM

Some tough news out of Washington

Mandela for Wisconsin ACA subsidies are expiring at the end of the month.͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi there, we’ve got some tough news coming out of Washington. Thanks to Republicans like my opponent Tom Tiffany and Speaker Mike Johnson, Affordable Care Act subsidies …
  Beto O’Rourke · [email protected]
December 16, 2025 at 12:27 AM

Mandela Barnes is stepping up

Mandela for Wisconsin I’m supporting Mandela Barnes for Governor͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi friend, it’s Beto O’Rourke. I’m reaching out because my friend Mandela Barnes is running for Governor of Wisconsin - and I couldn’t be more excited to support him. He’s prior…
  Darby, Team Mandela · [email protected]
December 14, 2025 at 9:54 PM

Just two weeks

Mandela for Wisconsin We’ve been feeling the energy from all over Wisconsin͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi friend, this is Darby, Mandela’s Campaign Manager! I hope your Sunday is going well — I’ll keep this short. We announced Mandela’s campaign for governor and we’ve …
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
December 13, 2025 at 7:24 PM

What President Obama told me

Mandela for Wisconsin This is what he said to me…͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi friend, it’s not every day that you get to speak with President Obama After my election in 2022, President Obama called me to give me some important advice: to stay involved. That’s exactly …
  Adam Schiff · [email protected]
December 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM

Exciting news about Wisconsin

Mandela for Wisconsin Mandela Barnes is the right fighter for Wisconsin͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi friend, Adam Schiff here. I wanted you to hear this exciting news from me directly: I’m endorsing Mandela Barnes to be the next Governor of Wisconsin. Will you chip in…
  LeVar Burton · [email protected]
December 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM

Endorsing Mandela Barnes

Mandela for Wisconsin I’m supporting Mandela Barnes for Governor͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi , LeVar Burton here. You might know me from Roots, Reading Rainbow, or Star Trek: The Next Generation. Today, I’m more than proud to share that I'm endorsing my good friend Ma…
  LeVar Burton · [email protected]
December 10, 2025 at 9:51 PM

Endorsing Mandela Barnes

Mandela for Wisconsin I’m supporting Mandela Barnes for Governor͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi , LeVar Burton here. You might know me from Roots, Reading Rainbow, or Star Trek: The Next Generation. Today, I’m more than proud to share that I'm endorsing my good friend Ma…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
December 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM

Scott Walker tried to call me out

Mandela for Wisconsin But he didn’t try to deny our strength.͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Well friend, this one’s a doozy. Scott Walker just called me “radical” on social media. But in the same post, he wrote “That said, he is the front-runner in his primary, and he cou…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
December 8, 2025 at 6:25 PM

Wisconsin deserves fair maps

Mandela for Wisconsin It’s time to level the playing field͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi there, When I was out on the campaign trail last week, I was asked about whether I thought Wisconsin should redraw its congressional districts. My answer is yes. Absolutely. Here’…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
December 7, 2025 at 8:26 PM

I’ll be ready to hold the line

Mandela for Wisconsin It’s time to put power back in the hands of working people. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi there, I’m running to be the next governor of Wisconsin because our state deserves the best. Governors are the last line of defense against the chaos comin…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
December 6, 2025 at 6:04 PM

New poll!

Mandela for Wisconsin A 6% lead is promising, but we can’t take it for granted.͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi there, I just launched my campaign for governor this week, and I wanted to show you this poll: Mandela Barnes (D) - 50% Republican Frontrunner (R) - 44% I nee…
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
December 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM

I couldn’t believe my ears

Mandela for Wisconsin “[Barnes] belongs to the party… of slavery”͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Friend, I couldn’t believe my ears when I heard this. First, my Republican opponent called me a dangerous extremist because I want to make it easier for families to make ends …
  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]
December 3, 2025 at 10:48 PM

The GOP thinks this is extreme

Mandela for Wisconsin Are you serious?͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  Hi there, it’s Mandela Barnes. It’s only the second day of my campaign, and my Republican opponent is already trying to spin the truth about who I am. If you want to help me fight back, you can use this …
  Team Jon Ossoff via The Long Run PAC · [email protected]
November 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM

That video? It’s fake.

Friends, We told you that MAGA would use every lie and dirty trick in the book to try to replace Jon with a far-right loyalist who will just do whatever Trump says. Well, here’s Exhibit A: Jon’s MAGA opponent created an AI deepfake of Jon with fake information and words he never said. We’l…
  Jasmine Crockett · [email protected]
November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Taxpayers don’t owe Donald Trump a dime

BREAKING: Jasmine Crockett introduces the “No Presidential Payouts Act” Y’all, it’s Jasmine Crockett. In case Donald Trump or any of his MAGA sycophants are reading this, let me be 100% clear: Taxpayers don’t owe Donald Trump a dime for his legal mess. While families across this country ar…
  Aftyn Behn · [email protected]
November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM

RATING UPDATE

This update could change everything… BREAKING: COOK POLITICAL REPORT JUST CHANGED OUR RACE RATING FROM “SAFE” TO “LIKELY” Friend, the polls have shown this race tightening for weeks, and this latest update confirms what we already know: we have a real shot at flipping TN-07 blue. According …
  Team Tina · [email protected]
November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM

A familiar face is back (Christine Drazan)

Christine Drazan lost by just 3 points in 2022! Team, Christine Drazan just launched her campaign for Governor. Tina ran against Christine Drazan in 2022 and won by just 3 points. And now Drazan is back for another shot at the governor’s mansion. If she wins, Donald Trump will have one more…
  Stacey Abrams · [email protected]
November 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM

I won’t waste your time.

I’ve been talking a lot about the 10 Steps to Autocracy. The summary? This is how democracies fall, and it’s happening fast. I won’t waste your time. I’ve been talking a lot about the 10 Steps to Autocracy. The summary? This is how democracies fall, and it’s happening fast. We can stop it.…
  Wes Moore · [email protected]
November 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM

Have you heard the news?

Hi there, you probably already heard the news: I’m running for reelection for Governor of Maryland. Together, we’ve proven that progress is possible when we put people first. But Donald Trump is doubling down to push his agenda – and he’s already coming after states like ours and Democrati…
  Roy Cooper · [email protected]
November 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM

A few things I’m considering today:

Will you help me fight for a better country? I want to tell you about a few things that are important to me, so I hope you’ll give me just a minute or two of your time today: Public education: My mom was a public school teacher right here in North Carolina, and I attended public schools all…