Mandela Barnes in Politico.com

On Abortion: Voted No on abortion ban after 20 weeks

Analysis by Politico.com (7/20/15)Abortion after 20 weeks is now illegal in Wisconsin--with no exceptions for rape or incest. The legislation makes performing an abortion a felony punishable by up to three and a half years in prison and $10,000 in fines. The only way abortions after 20 weeks are allowed is if the mother is likely to die or be severely injured. Anti-abortion activists have coalesced around 20 weeks because, they say, that's when fetuses begin to feel pain.

Legislative Outcome:Passed Senate 19-14-0 on Jun/9/15; Passed Assembly 61-34-2 on Jul/8/15; Rep. Barnes voted NO; Signed by Governor Scott Walker on Jul/20/15

On Government Reform: Voted NO on new state-funded absentee voting hours

• A municipality may make available no more than 45 hours each week for in-person absentee voting for any statewide election
• A municipality may hire individuals to assist in receiving absentee ballots in person.
• The state shall reimburse the municipality for 50% of the compensation paid to such individuals.

Excerpts from veto message: I am approving in-person absentee voting between Monday and Friday from 8 AM to 7 PM, and prohibiting in-person absentee voting on legal holidays. I am vetoing hiring individuals to assist with in-person absentee voting. I object to a new state expenditure for a function traditionally performed by local governments. We should all be focused on ensuring the integrity of the voting process by making it harder to cheat.

Legislative Outcome: Bill passed Senate 17-16-0 on 3/12; passed House 56-38-5 on 3/20; State Rep. Barnes voted NO; vetoed by Gov. Walker on 3/27.