Mandela Barnes
Democratic · WI
Mandela Barnes served as Wisconsin lieutenant governor from 2019 through 2023 and previously represented Milwaukee in the State Assembly. His gubernatorial campaign focuses on costs, economic opportunity, and public safety.
Campaign Finance Information — Governor
Campaign Finance Information · Governor · August 11, 2026
Data last updated July 22, 2026
- Raised
- $1,156,543
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- NOT EMPLOYED$226,292
- RETIRED$62,342
- WRITER$47,250
- EXECUTIVE$40,500
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- ATTORNEY$35,455
Direct contributions by size
- 5000 plus$446,500
- 1000 4999$191,016
- 500 999$59,945
- Under 100$319,601
- 100 249$102,215
Spending by outside groups
Money spent on this race by outside groups — such as PACs and super PACs — not by the candidate's own campaign. This spending is not coordinated with the candidate's campaign and does not go directly to the candidate.
Outside money spent supporting this candidate: $741,935
Groups that spent money supporting this candidate (1)
- Impossible Until It's Done$741,935
Source: Wisconsin Sunshine · 2026 cycle · campaignfinance.wi.gov
Track record
General
· 1 record
Mandela Barnes launched his campaign for Wisconsin governor with an economic message focused on costs and opportunity.
December 2, 2025
Source: apnews.com · researched July 12, 2026
Elections
- Governor · August 11, 2026 · Wisconsin
Profile last researched July 12, 2026.