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Governor, Wisconsin, 2026: lost the August 11, 2026 primary. (Manitowoc County Clerk, Manitowoc County, August 11, 2026 Primary, Official Results tally sheet (opens in a new tab))
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Mandela Barnes has 1 statement on data centers on the record.
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What they said
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Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, a Democratic candidate, said if data centers are built in Wisconsin there must be a community benefits agreement, local hiring, protected utility rates for customers, and community input prioritized.
Context & source notes
Format & Provenance: Paraphrased from source.
Where & When: February 18, 2026.
Primary Sources:
- PBS Wisconsin (opens in a new tab), local outlet
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Data Center Record, "Public statements by Mandela Barnes", https://datacenterrecord.org/speakers/mandela-barnes, last verified October 20, 2026.
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