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Francesca Hong and Mandela Barnes are contesting the nomination for governor.

28 reports, 12 independent Updated Aug 11
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Francesca Hong and Mandela Barnes are contesting the nomination for governor.

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Francesca HongMandela Barnes

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  1. The two candidates were front-runners in the primary race.1 source
  2. Mandela Barnes withdrew from the Democratic nomination race on July 31, 2026.Sub-event
  3. Francesca Hong (or another candidate) dropped out of the gubernatorial race on July 30th, prompting political analysts to discuss the viability of the remaining candidates.Sub-event
  4. Mandela Barnes has withdrawn from the primary race.1 source
  5. Allegations surface against Mandela Barnes; Courier investigates, while Marquette polls show Hong leading the primary against Barnes.1 source
  6. Barnes withdraws from the gubernatorial nomination contest.1 source
  7. Barnes suggests Hong is carrying the polls in the gubernatorial race.1 source
  8. The candidates are being discussed and influenced by the America First Policy Institute.1 source
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  1. Claudia filed complaints regarding campaign finance violations involving Mandela Barnes and the Federal Election Commission.Sub-event
  2. Voters in Milwaukee discussed the candidates for the gubernatorial race.Sub-event
  3. Francesca Hong and Mandela Barnes are contesting the nomination for governor.Sub-event
  4. Francesca Hong faces an ideological challenge from establishment Democrats during her bid for governor.Sub-event
  5. Francesca Hong and Mandela Barnes are contesting the nomination for governor, with the race being influenced by Donald Trump's approval ratings.Sub-event
  6. Francesca Hong and Mandela Barnes are contesting the nomination for governor.1 source

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