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Entities / Joel Brennan / Mandela Barnes
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Joel Brennan & Mandela Barnes

2 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Jul 19, 2026

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Joel Brennan, a former top aide to Governor Evers, is a Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor, competing against former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes in the primary election.

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Domestic
Wisconsin Democratic governor primary shakeup
Joel Brennan: Former Evers aide; remains in the race but has low name recognition.
Mandela Barnes: Former lieutenant governor and well-known candidate; seen as a strong contender but faces competition from Crowley.
Jul 09, 2026 · 33 articles
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Domestic
Mandela Barnes drops out of Wisconsin governor primary
Joel Brennan: Longshot candidate who commented on the primary chaos.
Mandela Barnes: Former lieutenant governor who dropped out of the Democratic primary after trailing in polls and facing media scrutiny.
Jul 30, 2026 · 7 articles
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