Mandela Barnes wins Wisconsin Democratic Senate primary, to face Sen. Ron Johnson

Sara Burnett and Scott Bauer Associated Press
Mandela Barnes
Mandela Barnes

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes has won the Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican Sen. Ron Johnson.

Barnes’ top rivals dropped out of the race last month and backed Barnes in Tuesday’s primary. It was a sign of Democrats’ intense focus on defeating Johnson.

The Senate is currently split 50-50, with Democrats relying on the vice president to break ties, and the Wisconsin contest is expected to be one of the most competitive races for control.

Voters also are choosing a Republican nominee for governor who could reshape how elections are conducted in the marquee battleground.

U.S. Senate – Wisconsin
Wisconsin Governor
Any election results visible before 8:00 p.m. November 8, 2022 are for testing purposes only and should be disregarded.
Votes
Evers (D) (I)
Tony Evers (D) (I)
1,355,409
51%
Michels (R)
Tim Michels (R)
1,266,128
48%
Beglinger
Joan Beglinger
26,920
1%
Last Updated: 2023-04-02 05:32:14
Precincts Reporting: 3573 of 3609 | 99%
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U.S. House Wisconsin Dist. 7
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Votes
Tiffany (R) (I)
Tom Tiffany (R) (I)
209,269
62%
Ausman (D)
Richard Ausman (D)
128,879
38%
Last Updated: 2023-04-02 05:32:14
Precincts Reporting: 621 of 690 | 90%
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