Last night, I had a conversation with my staff, we are proud of everything we have accomplished and the resources we have raised to spread our message, but it’s become clear who our Democratic nominee is going to.

I said from the moment I launched this campaign, my number one goal has always been to beat Tom Tiffany and deliver big wins for Democrats up and down the ticket. Now, it’s time to come together and focus all our efforts on that goal.

We must beat Tom Tiffany, it’s a life or death issue for Wisconsinites who have already lost their healthcare under a Trump administration, who can’t afford care for their children, who are being squeezed by bills while the rich continue to get richer.

I got into this race because we are living in a rigged system — the rich are getting richer and richer while the rest of us are left scrambling for crumbs, I know it firsthand and have always fought for better from my start as a community organizer.

I am leaving this race, but I will never leave the fight for Wisconsin.

I am grateful for everyone who has supported and joined my campaign. For everyone who believed in me and the opportunities we can create for Wisconsinites with bold action.

We all must do everything we can to defeat Tom Tiffany. That’s what I am committed to doing for the next 96 days.

– Mandela Barnes