Friends -

It's been a busy start to 2022 with Mandela hitting the campaign trail all across the state of Wisconsin. So we wanted to share some of our favorite photos with you.

WAUSAU

In Wausau, Mandela met with a group of small business owners. He also spoke with labor leaders at the Wausau Labor Temple and went on a tour of the Wausau Coated Inc. Factory.

Wausau Small Business Owners Roundtable

Wausau Labor Temple visit

Wausau Coated Inc. Factory Tour

And Mandela couldn't leave town before paying a visit to his friend and Mayor of Wausau, Katie Rosenberg, who recently endorsed our campaign.

Mandela with Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg

LA CROSSE

After releasing his plan to support small businesses, Mandela heard directly from small business owners in La Crosse.

La Crosse Small Business Owners Sitdown

MADISON

Mandela sat down with small business owners in Madison to talk about the unique challenges that minority-owned businesses have faced – both before, and during, the pandemic, and how we can use this moment of recovery to address these issues head on.

Madison Minority-Owned Small Business Owners Roundtable

EAU CLAIRE

When Mandela spoke with small business owners in Eau Claire, he heard from a veteran starting up a business, a mom who owns a child care center, and farmers who are competing against factory farms. These are stories he will bring with him to the Senate and make sure are heard.

Eau Claire Small Business Owners Roundtable

He also visited with Jeff, the owner of Peck Farms, and Danielle from the Wisconsin Farmers Union. And he stopped by the office of the Eau Claire County Democratic Party.

Visit to Peck Farms

Meeting Democrats at the Eau Claire County Democratic Party Office

OSKHOSH

As the son of a UAW member, it was very important to Mandela to stand in solidarity with UAW workers by attending a rally demanding the new USPS trucks be built right here in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

UAW Rally in Oshkosh

GREEN BAY

In Green Bay, Mandela met with Mayor Eric Genrich and students from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College enrolled in programs from early childhood education to dairy science. Afterward, he toured NWTC’s Trade and Engineering facilities. All of these programs create opportunities for students from all walks of life and show how critical 2-year and technical colleges are in Wisconsin.

Roundtable with students from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College's early childhood education, farm production and dairy science, and renewable energy programs.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and EmpowHER tour at the Trades and Engineering facilities

Then Mandela stopped by the YWCA in Green Bay, where they offer a workforce development program, child care center, workout classes in English and Spanish, and even a Women’s Career Closet – if you have any clothing to donate, please do!

Stop at YWCA in Green Bay

Mandela finished the day in Green Bay at Zambaldi Brewery where he received the endorsement of State Representative Kristina Shelton.

Mixer with business leaders and community leaders at Zambaldi Brewery, and announcement of State Rep. Kristina Shelton's endorsement

BELOIT

In Beloit Mandela, State Rep. Mark Spreitzer, and City Council President Clinton Anderson met with students from the Fresh Start Community Program where they offer services like housing, trade education, and nutrition for at-risk youth who struggle in a traditional classroom. Their graduation rate is 91%!

Mandela with members of the Fresh Start Community Program

Then Mandela, City Council Vice President Bittary Keyes, and State Rep. Mark Spreitzer met with local business owners to talk about struggles they have faced during the pandemic, and how it’s imperative we support small businesses—from family farms to Main Street.

Visit to Bountiful Beloit

He ended the day with a roundtable discussion at the Riemer Family Farm and discussed how we can support sustainable farming and ensure the next generation can thrive in the family farming industry.

Roundtable discussion at Riemer Family Farm

Riemer Family Farm

At each stop, Mandela sent a clear message that this campaign is about listening, bringing people together, and changing the game in Wisconsin and across the country. It’s time to do big and bold things again.

Thank you for being a part of this campaign. It means a lot to Mandela and to all of us.

All our best,

Team Mandela

Mandela is facing a big FEC deadline on March 31, and he's counting on all of us to help reach his fundraising goals before the deadline.

Can you please make a $3 contribution to stand with Mandela Barnes today?

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