Pearson campaign: Former Wisconsin Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes endorses Maia Pearson for Wisconsin State Assembly

Monona, WI — Maia Pearson, candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly District 78, is honored to receive the endorsement of former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes. 

“Maia Pearson has been an advocate, organizer and leader dedicated to the betterment of her community. I have no doubt that her experience has prepared her to serve the 78th assembly district in the Wisconsin State Assembly, where now more than ever, we need leaders like Maia to deliver on the issues most affecting Wisconsin families,” said Mandela Barnes about his support for Maia. 

“Mandela has spent his career in service to working Wisconsinites. His commitment to justice, equity, and community empowerment has inspired us all, and I am deeply honored to receive his endorsement,” said Maia Pearson. 

Mandela Barnes’ endorsement underscores the growing support for Maia Pearson’s campaign. She has been endorsed by community members and leaders: Araceli Esparza, Brian Juchems, Jenny Pressman, John Smallwood, Linda Ketcham, Liz Dannenbaum, Lilada Gee, Pia M. Kinney James and many more. Maia has also gathered the support of local elected officials such as: Wisconsin Representative Francesca Hong; Monona Mayor Mary O’Connor; current and former Fitchburg, Madison, and Monona city alders: Brian Benford, Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford, Doug Wood, Donald D. Dantzler Jr., Gabriella Gerhardt, Jael Currie, Joe Maldonado, Juliana Bennett, Marsha Rummel, Yannette Figueroa, Patrick Depula; current and former Dane County Supervisors: Anthony Gray, April Kigeya, Brenda Yang, Dana Pellebon, Heidi Wegleitner, Jacob Wright, Kierstin Huelsemann, and Yogesh Chawla; current and former School Board Members: Bill Clingan, Eric Hartz, Loreen Gage, Savion Castro, and Susan Fox. Early voting sites open tomorrow and the first primary election for this new district is on August 13, 2024. For more information about Maia Pearson and her campaign, please visit www.maiapearson.vote.