Mandela Barnes has announced his withdrawal from the Wisconsin gubernatorial race. Barnes was seeking the Democratic nomination for governor in the upcoming primary election.
The lieutenant governor's departure from the contest was reported by multiple news outlets, including Politico, The New York Times, and CNN. His exit narrows the field of candidates vying for the Democratic party's nomination.
Barnes' campaign suspension marks a significant development in the Wisconsin governor's race. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.