Mandela Barnes in The Associated Press


On Crime: Critical of racial disparities in police actions

Barnes was outspoken in the 2018 campaign, accusing Walker of ignoring "people who look like me." Barnes also was outspoken following the Kenosha police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man. Barnes criticized Trump for visiting the city amid protests after the shooting. And Barnes was critical of how police reacted to Kyle Rittenhouse, a white teenager who shot and killed two protesters during a violent night of protests.
Source: Associated Press on 2022 Wisconsin Senate race Jul 20, 2021

On Government Reform: Fighting to protect democracy and right to vote

Barnes, in his announcement speech in Milwaukee where he grew up, called for "leveling the playing field" by fighting for family-supporting jobs, combatting gun violence, creating a more fair immigration system, improving health care, addressing climate change and protecting democracy and the right to vote. "We can, today, build a movement for justice," Barnes said. "I'm running for the Senate to provide opportunity, to fight for hard-working people."
Source: Associated Press on 2022 Wisconsin Senate race Jul 20, 2021

On Gun Control: Has advocated for tighter gun control laws

The job of lieutenant governor has few official duties. Evers tapped Barnes to lead the governor's task force on climate change, releasing a report in December that included 55 policy recommendations. He has also advocated for tighter gun control laws and redistricting reform, issues that Evers has championed as governor.
Source: Associated Press on 2022 Wisconsin Senate race Jul 20, 2021

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