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Barnes Drops Wisconsin Campaign

Before Aug. 11, Barnes says his Wisconsin governor campaign is ending, narrowing voters’ choice

Jul 30, 9:13 PM EDT Cross-checked across 6 sources

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Mandela Barnes ended his Wisconsin governor campaign after polls showed state Rep. Francesca Hong leading, narrowing a volatile Democratic primary less than two weeks before Aug. 11.

Frame 1Before Aug. 11, Barnes says his Wisconsin governor campaign is ending, narrowing voters’ choice.
Frame 2Polls showed state Rep. Francesca Hong leading the Democratic field.
Frame 3His exit narrowed a volatile race after two other Democratic withdrawals.
Frame 4Campaign staff and supporters absorbed the decision through a video announcement.
Frame 5Wisconsin Democrats now weigh nominees for a closely divided battleground state.
Frame 6The Aug. 11 primary becomes the next test for Hong’s coalition.

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Published: Jul 30, 9:13 PM EDT
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