Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes issued a press release announcing his campaign raised more than $20.1 million from 230,000 total donors in the latest fundraising quarter that ended September 30. For comparison, Barnes had managed to raise nearly $6.1 million between the summer of 2021 and the close of the second quarter on June 30, according to WisPolitics.com.
Barnes’ campaign touted his latest fundraising numbers as a sign of widespread support for the incumbent Lt. Governor. “It’s clear from the unparalleled grassroots support across the state that Wisconsinites stand with Mandela Barnes as he holds Ron Johnson accountable for supporting an abortion ban with no exceptions for rape, incest, or the life of the woman,” said Barnes spokeswoman Maddy McDaniel. “This quarter’s show of support is proof that Wisconsinites are ready to replace out-of-touch Ron Johnson and his dangerous record with the pro-worker, pro-choice champion Mandela Barnes.”
