Stories tagged: "Tom Nelson"

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Elections Mandela Barnes Emerges as the Senate Nominee After Every Primary Opponent Drops Out in Less Than a Week

The lieutenant governor becomes the Democrats’ presumptive challenger to Sen. Ron Johnson as Nelson, Lasry, and now Godlewski all drop out and seek a united front for November.

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow July 29, 2022 11:02 am CDT
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Elections Mandela Barnes Touts Elizabeth Warren’s Endorsement on a Saturday, then Gets Tom Nelson’s on Monday

The lieutenant governor picked up Nelson’s support as he exited the race to see who will challenge Sen. Ron Johnson in November.

Christina Lorey Christina Lorey July 25, 2022 6:26 pm CDT
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Elections Evers Sums Up Convention Message: Wisconsin Deserves Better Than Republican Division

From the repeal of abortion rights to Republicans ignoring middle class concerns, delegates find motivation in remarks from Gov. Tony Evers, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, and the Democratic candidates to replace Sen. Ron Johnson.

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow June 27, 2022 10:15 am CDT
Elections Four of the leading candidates in the Democratic primary to determine who will challenge Sen. Ron Johnson in November. L-R, Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Milwaukee Bucks executive Alex Lasry, state Treasurer Sarah Godlewski (Graphic by Jonathon Sadowski)
Elections Johnson’s Moscow Visit, Investing in Wisconsin Manufacturers, More: This Week on the US Senate Campaign Trail

Lasry ad hits Johnson for 2018 trip. Godlewski talks drug prices. Nelson touts a presidential candidate’s endorsement.

Pat Kreitlow Pat Kreitlow Keya Vakil Keya Vakil March 25, 2022 11:34 am CDT
Elections Four of the leading candidates in the Democratic primary to determine who will challenge Sen. Ron Johnson in November. L-R, Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, Milwaukee Bucks executive Alex Lasry, state Treasurer Sarah Godlewski (Graphic by Jonathon Sadowski)
Elections Barnes Getting Attention as Fellow Democrats Try to Narrow His Lead

Lieutenant Governor tops two new polls, but about half of Democratic voters say they don’t have a favorite choice to run for Senate.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson March 4, 2022 8:12 am CST

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Elections Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes speaks at his US Senate campaign launch event July 20, 2021, in Milwaukee. (Photo by Olivia Stern)
Elections This Week on the Senate Campaign Trail

For the week of Feb. 21: Barnes talks business, Nelson criticizes Barnes, Battino drops out to run for a different office.

Julian Emerson Julian Emerson February 26, 2022 12:12 pm CST
Economy Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes speaks during a September 2021 appearance in Milwaukee by voting rights activist and former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams. (Photo by JT Cestkowski)
Economy Barnes Asks Biden, Congress to Pressure Oshkosh Defense to Bring Union Jobs Home

Call comes after Ron Johnson said he won’t fight for jobs in Oshkosh.

Jonathon Sadowski Jonathon Sadowski February 8, 2022 4:10 pm CST