MADISON, Wis. — State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski has ended her Democratic primary bid for the U.S. Senate, throwing her support behind Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and all but ensuring his victory in the primary.
“I am honored to accept Treasurer Godlewski’s endorsement in this critical race,” Barnes said in a statement Friday. “Throughout this campaign, Sarah has been a leader in the fight to protect abortion access and a tireless advocate for working people and rural communities across Wisconsin.”
The news was first reported by the Cap Times and confirmed by News 3 Now.
Over a year ago, I got in this race to beat Ron Johnson and return this Senate seat to the people of Wisconsin. Today, the only thing that has changed is how we get there.
If we want to send Ron Johnson packing, we need to get behind @TheOtherMandela and fight together. 1/
— Sarah Godlewski (@SarahforWI) July 29, 2022
This comes after two other high-profile Democrats dropped out of the race the same week — Bucks executive Alex Lasry and Outagamie County Exec. Tom Nelson. Both endorsed Barnes as they stepped out.
“This week has demonstrated what it looks like when we come together for a goal that is greater than ourselves,” Barnes said. “We are building a coalition that crosses generations, crosses racial divides and political divides.”
Godlewski is expected to speak at a campaign event in Fitchburg at 11 to announce her decision.
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