Barnes Drops Gubernatorial Bid Amid Rumblings of Damaging Report

Mandela Barnes, a candidate backed by Rep. Adam Schiff, has abruptly ended his gubernatorial campaign due to a lack of support in securing the Democratic Party nomination. The decision comes amid rumors of a damaging report that may have contributed to the candidate's demise. As Lt. Governor of Wisconsin from 2019 to 2023, Barnes had previously served in state government. The news marks a sudden turn of events for the campaign.