MILWAUKEE- The race to replace Tom Barrett has another entrant.
After Democratic state Senator Lena Taylor announced late Thursday that she had suspended her campaign for Wisconsin Lt. Governor, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is reporting that Taylor will file paperwork to run for mayor.
Taylor will be the 8th candidate in the race to complete Tom Barrett’s term. Taylor previously ran in the 2020 mayoral race, losing in the primary to Barrett by a wide margin.
Following Barrett’s confirmation as the next US Ambassador to Luxembourg, former Milwaukee Common Council President Cavalier Johnson became acting Mayor of Milwaukee. Johnson is also planning to run for a full 4 year term.
A primary will be held Feb. 15 with the general election April 5.