Barnes served as Lieutenant Governor from 2019 through 2023, Wisconsin’s first Black Lieutenant Governor. Most recently, he was Wisconsin’s Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate. Prior to statewide office, he served as a representative in the Wisconsin State Assembly. As Lt. Gov., he served as the chair of the Governor’s Task Force on Climate Change. Now, he is working to support other changemaking candidates with The Long Run PAC and has returned to his organizing roots as President of Power to the Polls Wisconsin. He is a fierce advocate for reproductive freedom, health care for all, and common-sense gun safety measures. He is also a longtime member of People For’s Young Elected Officials network.