Mandela Barnes
@theothermandela.bsky.social
WI’s 45th Lt. Governor. Believer in opportunity for all. Running for Governor of Wisconsin to bring down costs and keep our communities safe.
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This moment demands bold leadership for Wisconsin. That's why I'm running for Governor.
Wisconsin, let’s get to work.
Wisconsin, let’s get to work.
Happy Kwanzaa! Wishing everyone a week of unity and joy as we celebrate our community.
December 26, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Happy Kwanzaa! Wishing everyone a week of unity and joy as we celebrate our community.
Merry Christmas to everyone celebrating today! Wishing you a joyful and peaceful holiday.
December 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Merry Christmas to everyone celebrating today! Wishing you a joyful and peaceful holiday.
My opponents are going to use scare tactics because it’s all they’ve got. I’m focused on solutions.
December 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
My opponents are going to use scare tactics because it’s all they’ve got. I’m focused on solutions.
We can build a Wisconsin with fully funded schools, safe communities, and a strong economy that works for everyone.
Proud to have the support of Dane County Board member April Kigeya!
Proud to have the support of Dane County Board member April Kigeya!
December 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
We can build a Wisconsin with fully funded schools, safe communities, and a strong economy that works for everyone.
Proud to have the support of Dane County Board member April Kigeya!
Proud to have the support of Dane County Board member April Kigeya!
Trump promised to lower costs and has now called the affordability crisis a “hoax.”
It’s not a hoax. We need to address rising costs head on and make it easier to make ends meet.
It’s not a hoax. We need to address rising costs head on and make it easier to make ends meet.
December 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Trump promised to lower costs and has now called the affordability crisis a “hoax.”
It’s not a hoax. We need to address rising costs head on and make it easier to make ends meet.
It’s not a hoax. We need to address rising costs head on and make it easier to make ends meet.
I am honored to have the endorsement of Representative Angelina Cruz. She has been a champion for education, union rights, and Racine.
Proud to have her support!
Proud to have her support!
December 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
I am honored to have the endorsement of Representative Angelina Cruz. She has been a champion for education, union rights, and Racine.
Proud to have her support!
Proud to have her support!
Thank you for your support Mayor Hammond!
We need a Governor that will show up, listen, and deliver for everyone in our state.
We need a Governor that will show up, listen, and deliver for everyone in our state.
December 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Thank you for your support Mayor Hammond!
We need a Governor that will show up, listen, and deliver for everyone in our state.
We need a Governor that will show up, listen, and deliver for everyone in our state.
Imagine being a member of congress with the power to prevent your constituent's premiums from more than doubling and simply sitting on your hands.
Tom Tiffany is already failing us, he can't lead our state.
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Tom Tiffany is already failing us, he can't lead our state.
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https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/republicans-ditch-vote-obamacare-funding-premiums-rise-2026-rcna249521
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December 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Imagine being a member of congress with the power to prevent your constituent's premiums from more than doubling and simply sitting on your hands.
Tom Tiffany is already failing us, he can't lead our state.
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Tom Tiffany is already failing us, he can't lead our state.
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Every child in this state, regardless of their zip code, deserves access to a high quality education. To get there, we need our public schools to be fully funded.
Thank you to Savion for being in this fight with me.
Thank you to Savion for being in this fight with me.
December 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Every child in this state, regardless of their zip code, deserves access to a high quality education. To get there, we need our public schools to be fully funded.
Thank you to Savion for being in this fight with me.
Thank you to Savion for being in this fight with me.
One year ago, two lives were taken in the tragic shooting at Abundant Life Christian School. My heart is with their families and the entire community as they continue to heal.
Too many, including myself, have had to endure this preventable pain. Enough. We need to take action.
Too many, including myself, have had to endure this preventable pain. Enough. We need to take action.
December 16, 2025 at 3:27 PM
One year ago, two lives were taken in the tragic shooting at Abundant Life Christian School. My heart is with their families and the entire community as they continue to heal.
Too many, including myself, have had to endure this preventable pain. Enough. We need to take action.
Too many, including myself, have had to endure this preventable pain. Enough. We need to take action.
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Trump’s tariffs are hurting people everywhere. @theothermandela.bsky.social gives us the bigger picture in his interview with April Ryan: https://contrarian.substack.com/p/the-tea-w-april-ryan-ft-mandela-barnes
December 12, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Trump’s tariffs are hurting people everywhere. @theothermandela.bsky.social gives us the bigger picture in his interview with April Ryan: https://contrarian.substack.com/p/the-tea-w-april-ryan-ft-mandela-barnes
Thanks WI Farmers Union for having me at convention!
Our farmers are essential to our economy, but they are facing a crisis. From rising costs to unpredictable trade policies, they need leaders who will fight to protect the future of their farms.
Our farmers are essential to our economy, but they are facing a crisis. From rising costs to unpredictable trade policies, they need leaders who will fight to protect the future of their farms.
December 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Thanks WI Farmers Union for having me at convention!
Our farmers are essential to our economy, but they are facing a crisis. From rising costs to unpredictable trade policies, they need leaders who will fight to protect the future of their farms.
Our farmers are essential to our economy, but they are facing a crisis. From rising costs to unpredictable trade policies, they need leaders who will fight to protect the future of their farms.
Chag Sameach to everyone celebrating the first night of Hanukkah! Even amidst dark times, I am wishing you peace and light.
December 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Chag Sameach to everyone celebrating the first night of Hanukkah! Even amidst dark times, I am wishing you peace and light.
Getting by doesn't have to be this hard, I'm ready to get to work on day one to create a Wisconsin that works for everyone.
December 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Getting by doesn't have to be this hard, I'm ready to get to work on day one to create a Wisconsin that works for everyone.
Reposted by Mandela Barnes
After voting for it in 2015, Rep. Tom Tiffany recently criticized the overhaul of campaign finance laws that has fueled record election spending in Wisconsin.
Unlike Rep. Tiffany, ECU endorsed @theothermandela.bsky.social has consistently stood for campaign finance reform.
Unlike Rep. Tiffany, ECU endorsed @theothermandela.bsky.social has consistently stood for campaign finance reform.
December 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
After voting for it in 2015, Rep. Tom Tiffany recently criticized the overhaul of campaign finance laws that has fueled record election spending in Wisconsin.
Unlike Rep. Tiffany, ECU endorsed @theothermandela.bsky.social has consistently stood for campaign finance reform.
Unlike Rep. Tiffany, ECU endorsed @theothermandela.bsky.social has consistently stood for campaign finance reform.
An honor to return to Oneida Nation for a discussion about the issues they are facing and my plans move WI forward.
Our Tribal Nations are essential and I look forward to continuing to collaborate with them to ensure they receive the recognition and support they need.
Our Tribal Nations are essential and I look forward to continuing to collaborate with them to ensure they receive the recognition and support they need.
December 12, 2025 at 9:39 PM
An honor to return to Oneida Nation for a discussion about the issues they are facing and my plans move WI forward.
Our Tribal Nations are essential and I look forward to continuing to collaborate with them to ensure they receive the recognition and support they need.
Our Tribal Nations are essential and I look forward to continuing to collaborate with them to ensure they receive the recognition and support they need.
Senator Schiff has fearlessly stood up to Trump time and time again to protect working people.
I’m ready to do the same to protect Wisconsinites — honored and grateful for your support @adamschiff.com !!
I’m ready to do the same to protect Wisconsinites — honored and grateful for your support @adamschiff.com !!
December 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Senator Schiff has fearlessly stood up to Trump time and time again to protect working people.
I’m ready to do the same to protect Wisconsinites — honored and grateful for your support @adamschiff.com !!
I’m ready to do the same to protect Wisconsinites — honored and grateful for your support @adamschiff.com !!
Welcome to the team, Mayor Washington-Spivey! Grateful for your support and continued leadership in La Crosse.
December 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Welcome to the team, Mayor Washington-Spivey! Grateful for your support and continued leadership in La Crosse.
As Governor, I will fight for folks in every corner of our great state.
Proud to have Superior Mayor Jim Paine on the team!
Proud to have Superior Mayor Jim Paine on the team!
December 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
As Governor, I will fight for folks in every corner of our great state.
Proud to have Superior Mayor Jim Paine on the team!
Proud to have Superior Mayor Jim Paine on the team!
Small businesses make up over 94% of all Wisconsin businesses. We need to make sure they are not carrying the burden of Trump’s reckless tariffs.
Thanks for having me Black Saddle Bike Shop 🚲
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Thanks for having me Black Saddle Bike Shop 🚲
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https://www.wkow.com/news/mandela-barnes-addresses-tariff-impact-on-small-businesses/article_0dd46b39-54fa-49a7-92ba-7da3e442222a.html
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December 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Small businesses make up over 94% of all Wisconsin businesses. We need to make sure they are not carrying the burden of Trump’s reckless tariffs.
Thanks for having me Black Saddle Bike Shop 🚲
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Thanks for having me Black Saddle Bike Shop 🚲
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It's time for everyone to have a shot at opportunity in our state.
Thank you, Alder Dimitrijevic for your support and believing in my leadership!
Thank you, Alder Dimitrijevic for your support and believing in my leadership!
December 8, 2025 at 6:16 PM
It's time for everyone to have a shot at opportunity in our state.
Thank you, Alder Dimitrijevic for your support and believing in my leadership!
Thank you, Alder Dimitrijevic for your support and believing in my leadership!
This race is not about left or right, it is about making life more affordable for people in Wisconsin.
December 7, 2025 at 11:28 PM
This race is not about left or right, it is about making life more affordable for people in Wisconsin.
Tom Tiffany voted to kick over 270,000 Wisconsinites off their health insurance.
He didn’t go to Washington to fight for us, he won’t as governor.
He didn’t go to Washington to fight for us, he won’t as governor.
December 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Tom Tiffany voted to kick over 270,000 Wisconsinites off their health insurance.
He didn’t go to Washington to fight for us, he won’t as governor.
He didn’t go to Washington to fight for us, he won’t as governor.
Honored to have Representative Rivera-Wagner on the team! Working hard and playing by the rules should earn you a ticket to the middle class, unfortunately that's not the reality right now for far too many Wisconsinites.
It is time to change that.
It is time to change that.
December 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Honored to have Representative Rivera-Wagner on the team! Working hard and playing by the rules should earn you a ticket to the middle class, unfortunately that's not the reality right now for far too many Wisconsinites.
It is time to change that.
It is time to change that.
Proud to have Green Bay Mayor Genrich on the team.
He's right— Wisconsin's working people deserve better than the status quo, they deserve solutions that will actually make it easier for them to make ends meet.
He's right— Wisconsin's working people deserve better than the status quo, they deserve solutions that will actually make it easier for them to make ends meet.
December 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Proud to have Green Bay Mayor Genrich on the team.
He's right— Wisconsin's working people deserve better than the status quo, they deserve solutions that will actually make it easier for them to make ends meet.
He's right— Wisconsin's working people deserve better than the status quo, they deserve solutions that will actually make it easier for them to make ends meet.