Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

March 4, 2026 at 3:19 AM

Hard pass

[ stdin# ][IMG] You may have already seen it: Tom Tiffany just released his first round of attack ads against me. We knew this was coming, so let’s talk about it. And if you want to help me fight back, you can click here and chip in a donation of any amount. One where our governor is …

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

March 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM

my decision

[ stdin# ][IMG] Friend, I didn’t make this decision lightly. When I announced my campaign for governor of Wisconsin, I did it because I saw how much our working families were struggling – and what would be at stake if a Republican was elected to lead this state. Healthcare costs are skyr…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

March 1, 2026 at 9:39 PM

SURPASSED our goal

[ stdin# ][IMG] It’s the first of the month – and I’m thrilled to announce that, at the final hour, we hit our fundraising goal for February. I knew we could count on this grassroots community to deliver. Other candidates – like my Republican opponent Tom Tiffany – may rely on corporate PAC…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

March 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM

just a few hours

[ stdin# ][IMG] I just got off the phone and wanted to quickly check in. I’ve been personally calling Wisconsinites to earn their support for our campaign, and it’s been humbling to hear the enthusiasm for delivering bold change for our state. But we’re only hours away from our February …

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 27, 2026 at 11:09 PM

Please don’t donate

[ stdin# ][IMG] Please don’t donate. With our end-of-month deadline just 2 days away, I’m going to say something you won’t hear from most campaigns: Please don’t donate just because I’m in your inbox. We’re building a team of supporters who truly believe in our vision of the Wisconsin Way, …

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  Team Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 27, 2026 at 5:19 AM

We gotta be BOLD!

[ stdin# ][IMG] Wait!! Please don’t click away from this important message. TLDR: Our campaign has set an ambitious $50,000 fundraising goal for February — and we need your help to get there. You can click here to support Mandela’s campaign for Wisconsin governor. Our Trump-end…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 26, 2026 at 11:49 PM

JD Vance stopped by today

[ stdin# ][IMG] Friend, JD Vance was in Wisconsin today – and he didn’t miss out on the chance to sing the praises of my GOP opponent, Tom Tiffany. JD vance says 'Trump's endorsed candidate for governor of Wisconsin, Tom TIffany... antoher great guy.' That’s going to be a hard pass from …

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  Team Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 26, 2026 at 1:19 AM

🧐😬🥴

[ stdin# ][IMG] This will be one of the closest governor’s races in the country. It is very likely that this race will be decided by a smaller number of votes than the number of people reading this email. That’s why every voter we reach now gets us closer to victory. Mandela Barnes doesn…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 25, 2026 at 1:01 AM

Ahead of tonight’s address

[ stdin# ][IMG] Tonight, you're going to hear Donald Trump address the nation. Here’s what will happen: He's going to talk about how this is the greatest economy we've ever had – meanwhile, healthcare premiums are skyrocketing in Wisconsin and around the country, all thanks to the disast…

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  Team Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 24, 2026 at 12:51 AM

A dangerous agenda

[ stdin# ][IMG] The stakes in this race couldn’t be higher. Mandela Barnes is up against the GOP frontrunner Tom Tiffany, who’s already received Trump’s endorsement. Governors are the last line of defense to protect against the far-right. If you’re short on time, you can click here to chip …

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  Team Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 22, 2026 at 8:20 PM

Look at our first attack ad:

[ stdin# ][IMG] Friend, the Trump-endorsed GOP frontrunner has already started running attack ads against our campaign. Take a look for yourself: Photo of Mandela inside of a Tom Tiffany Attack Ad It’s clear why this is happening: they’re scared of our momentum. The GOP has attacked Man…

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  Team Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 21, 2026 at 5:20 PM

One week left

[ stdin# ][IMG] Friend, there’s just one more week to reach our end-of-month fundraising goal. And since it’s the shortest month of the year, that means we have less time to fundraise. We’ll be honest: this race is going to be expensive. We crunched the numbers this morning and we have t…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 21, 2026 at 12:50 AM

The latest poll

[ stdin# ][IMG] Friend — brand new polling shows our campaign with an 8-POINT LEAD. Can I count on you to chip in $18 or $8 today so we can continue this incredible momentum? Barnes Leads: Poll with Mandela Barnes at 28%, Opponent 1 at 20%, and Opponent 2 at 7% CHIP IN $18 » CHIP I…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 20, 2026 at 12:32 AM

You may have already seen it

[ stdin# ][IMG] You may have already seen it: Tom Tiffany just released his first round of attack ads against me. We knew this was coming, so let’s talk about it. And if you want to help me fight back, you can click here and chip in a donation of any amount. Why is Tiffany attacking me n…

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  Team Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 18, 2026 at 6:58 PM

Tom Tiffany just attacked us

[ stdin# ][IMG] The GOP frontrunner for governor has launched his first attack ads against us, spreading misinformation about Mandela Barnes — will you rush $16 or $27 right now to combat these MAGA attacks? RUSH $16 » RUSH $27 » With our campaign’s momentum and bold vision for Wisconsi…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 18, 2026 at 3:05 AM

Every Wisconsinite deserves a seat at the table

[ stdin# ][IMG] Hi nellie, I’ve been traveling across Wisconsin to hear about the issues that matter most to you — because every one of us deserves a seat at the table. Photo of Mandela talking with consituents Seniors who have worked hard their whole lives but are having to push back…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 16, 2026 at 9:27 PM

What I’m thinking about today

[ stdin# ][IMG] Sorry to bother you on a long weekend, I promise I’ll keep this short. Presidents' Day is meant to celebrate our country’s leaders. But I don’t really feel like celebrating a president who flaunts the Constitution, undermines democracy, and breaks the law for political gain.…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 15, 2026 at 7:47 PM

Do you know what today is?

[ stdin# ][IMG] Today is National Wisconsin Day! Mandela walking through barn But for me, that’s every day. I was born and raised here, and Wisconsin has given me the community and opportunities that made me who I am today. It’s where someone from a middle-class Milwaukee background l…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 14, 2026 at 9:18 PM

From: Donald Trump

[ stdin# ][IMG] To: Tom Tiffany From: Donald Trump Colleen, while many of us are exchanging cards or enjoying chocolates today, Trump already sent out his Valentine’s Day card early. Not to Melania, but to GOP frontrunner Tom Tiffany. Last month, Trump’s love letter to Tom Tiffany cam…

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  Team Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 14, 2026 at 12:07 AM

‘America’s most valuable’ voters

[ stdin# ][IMG] The choices voters make in Wisconsin have a higher impact than in any other state. POLITICO: Why Wisconsin's voters are America's most valuable In 9 months, all eyes are going to be on Wisconsin, especially in this race for governor. Because each vote is so significant…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 12, 2026 at 8:18 PM

MAGA is coming to Wisconsin

[ stdin# ][IMG] Last month, Donald Trump endorsed my GOP opponent, Tom Tiffany. And that means the full force of the president and his far-right allies will be powering Tiffany’s campaign: millions in dark money, online misinformation, and a scorched-earth effort to attack us and divide our…

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  Team Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 11, 2026 at 7:34 PM

We only have 6 months until our primary

[ stdin# ][IMG] Hi, we’re just 6 months away from the primary! The GOP knows that Mandela is Democrats’ best chance to keep the governor’s seat, so in the next 6 months, they will be doing everything they can to sabotage our campaign. Can we count on your support to donate $6, $16, or wh…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 10, 2026 at 11:37 PM

Tom Tiffany votes with Trump 100%

[ stdin# ][IMG] 100%. Tom Tiffany votes with Donald Trump 100% of the time in Congress. Tiffany claims to be an ‘independent voice’ for Wisconsin — but he’s stood with the president every step of the way. Maybe Tom Tiffany thinks we’ve forgotten about his extremist record, but we have…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 9, 2026 at 7:16 PM

Tom Tiffany is unfit to lead WI

[ stdin# ][IMG] Friend, Tom Tiffany is unfit to lead Wisconsin. He’s been a rubber stamp for Donald Trump’s agenda in Washington for far too long. He claims to be an independent voice, but Tiffany has stood by Trump’s side every step of the way, especially when he: ❌ Voted for the “Bi…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 8, 2026 at 7:16 PM

My mission for Wisconsin

[ stdin# ][IMG] If you’re sick and tired of politicians making empty promises, you wouldn’t be alone. So am I. That’s why I’m running to make a tangible difference in the lives of Wisconsinites. Here are three of my priorities: Using every tool at my disposal to expand BadgerCare and inc…

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  Senator Angela Alsobrooks · [email protected]

February 7, 2026 at 7:56 PM

We need fighters like Mandela Barnes

[ stdin# ][IMG] This is U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks. I’m thrilled to be supporting Mandela Barnes to be the next Governor of Wisconsin. Will you chip in any amount that is meaningful to you to keep up Mandela’s momentum in this race? In the Senate, I see the biggest challenges facing …

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 6, 2026 at 8:16 PM

Talking about crucial issues on MeidasTouch

[ stdin# ][IMG] Hi, Earlier this week, I joined MeidasTouch to talk about what’s at stake in the Wisconsin governor’s race. Photo of Mandela on MeidasTouch The truth is that GOP frontrunner Tom Tiffany has failed to represent Wisconsin in Congress, and he’s unfit to serve as governor.…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 5, 2026 at 7:32 PM

GOP frontrunner endorsed by Trump

[ stdin# ][IMG] Hi, it’s no exaggeration to say that we’re up against a lot of far-right money. Donald Trump just endorsed the GOP frontrunner in this race, Tom Tiffany. That means MAGA dark money will be flowing into Wisconsin – will you rush $15 to help our campaign compete with their war…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 5, 2026 at 12:25 AM

GOP frontrunner endorsed by Trump

[ stdin# ][IMG] Hi, it’s no exaggeration to say that we’re up against a lot of far-right money. Donald Trump just endorsed the GOP frontrunner in this race, Tom Tiffany. That means MAGA dark money will be flowing into Wisconsin – will you rush $15 to help our campaign compete with their war…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 3, 2026 at 11:22 PM

What I’m hearing on the road

[ stdin# ][IMG] Hi, since I launched my campaign for Governor, I’ve been traveling across the state and speaking to Wisconsinites about the issues facing their communities. Over and over again, I’ve heard the same concern: life is simply not affordable. Folks are facing rising costs caused …

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

February 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Honoring the legacy of Black leaders

[ stdin# ][IMG] Hi, today’s the first day of Black History Month. Over the last year, we have seen Donald Trump and his allies try to erase the monumental accomplishments of Black Americans. Diversity is our nation’s strength — it always has been. The best of America has been people of a…

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  Team Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

January 31, 2026 at 8:59 PM

MAGA dark money is flowing into this race

[ stdin# ][IMG] 🇺🇲 Please don’t click away from this important message. 🇺🇲 We’ll get right to the point: Wisconsin needs an experienced fighter like Former Lt. Gov Mandela Barnes, who’s ready to step up to expand healthcare, increase the minimum wage, and fully fund public education. You ca…

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  Team Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

January 31, 2026 at 12:31 AM

Three reasons

[ stdin# ][IMG] This governor’s race is already one of the most closely-watched races in the country. And that pressure is only going to build as we get closer to Election Day, so we need your help to power our campaign. If any of these three reasons matter to you, please consider making a …

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

January 30, 2026 at 12:39 AM

I can’t believe he would say this

[ stdin# ][IMG] Take a look at this delusional post from the Trump-endorsed GOP frontrunner in this race: Tom Tiffany: 'Just one year into President Trump's second term and Gas prices are DOWN, the border is SECURE, wages are UP, America is WINNING. The best is yet to come. We are just gett…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

January 28, 2026 at 5:09 PM

Donald Trump endorses Tom Tiffany

[ stdin# ][IMG] Donald Trump just endorsed my Republican opponent, which means MAGA money is about to pour in by the millions — will you rush a donation to help me fight back? Rush $50 → Rush $25 → Another Amount → Donald Trump endorsing GOP frontrunner for WI Governor Tom Tiffany …

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

January 28, 2026 at 12:20 AM

Coming soon: campaign merch

[ stdin# ][IMG] I just got out of a meeting with my team and I wanted to share the news: we’re opening a campaign store! But we’re not quite there yet. Before we open the store, we need to raise enough money to put in the first order of merch — so I’m humbly asking for your help: A $10 d…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

January 26, 2026 at 10:41 PM

Once-in-a-generation

[ stdin# ][IMG] "Talk to any Wisconsin Democrat about their hopes for 2026 and it’s not long before the T-word comes up. No, not Trump. Trifecta." The AP has called it – there’s a real chance that we can build a Democratic trifecta here in Wisconsin. And when we do, we’ll be able to d…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

January 23, 2026 at 12:01 AM

Trump defunding abortion clinics

[ stdin# ][IMG] Hi, I couldn’t believe it when Washington Republicans like Tom Tiffany gave tax breaks to their wealthy special interests through Donald Trump’s Big Ugly Bill. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Court allows Trump provision defunding abortion clinics in Wisconsin Now, this bi…

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  LeVar Burton · [email protected]

January 20, 2026 at 10:10 PM

Why I’m supporting Mandela Barnes

[ stdin# ][IMG] Hi, this is LeVar Burton — you may know me from Star Trek: The Next Generation, Roots, or Reading Rainbow NBC NEWS: Corporation for Public Broadcasting is officially shutting down months after GOP funding cuts It was an honor to host Reading Rainbow for more than 20 years…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

January 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Not just racial justice, but also economic justice

[ stdin# ][IMG] Hi, this Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a time for reflection. The Reverend’s legacy is that he challenged the status quo and demanded better. He pushed against the systems that many people had accepted as “just the way things are.” And he believed that if enough people we…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

January 18, 2026 at 8:10 PM

There’s a lot on our plate

[ stdin# ][IMG] Hi, Mandela Barnes here — we’re chipping away here at our monthly fundraising goal. As you might imagine, running for Governor is tough. From combating relentless attacks from the GOP… … to raising enough money to compete with Tom Tiffany’s $2 million war chest… …

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  Darby, Team Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

January 16, 2026 at 8:50 PM

Ruthless attacks on Mandela

[ stdin# ][IMG] Hi, it’s Darby – Mandela Barnes’ campaign manager. The GOP’s been going all-in on attacking Mandela because they know he has the potential to deliver a Democratic trifecta in Wisconsin. That’s the kind of leadership that will finally deliver on expanding BadgerCare, provi…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

January 16, 2026 at 6:42 PM

Tom Tiffany raised $2 MILLION

[ stdin# ][IMG] Hi, here’s the headline I woke up to: Tom Tiffany has raised $2 million to flip the governor’s seat – with more MAGA dark money on the way. Daily Caller: Tom Tiffany Touts Multi-Million-Dollar Haul to Flip Wisconsin Red This is the same Tom Tiffany who voted to cut Medica…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

January 15, 2026 at 12:40 AM

What happened last week

[ stdin# ][IMG] Hi, A week ago, Tom Tiffany voted to make healthcare more expensive. Unless we raise enough money to compete with his $2 million (and counting) war chest, he could be sitting in the governor’s seat next year and do even more damage to working Wisconsinites. And that’s …

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

January 13, 2026 at 8:58 PM

WisGOP doesn’t know who I am

[ stdin# ][IMG] Hi, Yesterday, the Wisconsin GOP tweeted out an attack calling me “radical.” What’s more, they didn’t even use a photo of me — they used a picture of a different Black man entirely. That speaks volumes about how they see me and how they conduct their politics. I’m n…

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  Stacey Abrams · [email protected]

January 12, 2026 at 8:37 PM

I’m supporting Mandela Barnes

[ stdin# ][IMG] Hi, it’s Stacey Abrams. I wanted to share this news with you: I am thrilled to be supporting Mandela Barnes for Governor of Wisconsin. Can I count on you to chip in $15 or $27 to keep up the energy for this campaign? People all across the country are looking for leaders t…

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  Team Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

January 11, 2026 at 7:56 PM

Mandela’s plan for Wisconsin

[ stdin# ][IMG] Hi, PBS has officially called this Democratic primary race “competitive.” We’re on Team Mandela because he’s the best Democrat to beat MAGA extremist Tom Tiffany, and here’s why: Mandela Barnes isn’t new to this fight. As Wisconsin’s former Lieutenant Governor, he’s le…

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  Darby, Team Mandela · [email protected]

January 9, 2026 at 11:47 PM

A peek behind the curtain

[ stdin# ][IMG] Hi, This is Darby, Mandela’s campaign manager. Before the weekend, I wanted to reach out to pull back the curtain and explain the reason why we’re asking for money. You deserve to know! This is going to be one of the most closely watched races this year – and Donald Trump…

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

January 8, 2026 at 9:17 PM

Tom Tiffany raised $2 MILLION

[ stdin# ][IMG] Hi, here’s the headline I woke up to this morning: Tom Tiffany has raised $2 million to flip the governor’s seat – with more MAGA dark money on the way. Daily Caller: Tom Tiffany Touts Multi-Million-Dollar Haul to Flip Wisconsin Red This is the same Tom Tiffany who voted …

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  Mandela Barnes · [email protected]

January 6, 2026 at 7:39 PM

Five years since January 6

[ stdin# ][IMG] Hi, it’s Mandela Barnes. Five years ago today, our country watched in horror as a violent mob attacked the U.S. Capitol on January 6 - fueled by Donald Trump’s lies and his refusal to accept the will of the people. It showed that our democracy isn’t a given, and that we must…

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