State Rep. Mandela Barnes announces state Senate bid
In a surprise move, state Rep. Mandela Barnes, D-Milwaukee, announced Monday he would seek the state Senate seat presently held by state Sen. Lena Taylor.
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In a surprise move, state Rep. Mandela Barnes, D-Milwaukee, announced Monday he would seek the state Senate seat presently held by state Sen. Lena Taylor.
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