MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Judge Janet Protasiewicz’s campaign for Wisconsin Supreme Court announced today that she has received the endorsement of former Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes.

“Judge Janet Protasiewicz is a champion for democracy and upholding the law. She is a respected community leader and lifelong advocate for victims of crime. I am proud to endorse Judge Janet for the Wisconsin Supreme Court because she will always protect our constitutional rights, rather than push an extreme political agenda like her opponent,” said Mandela Barnes. “Judge Janet is the best choice to restore integrity and fairness to the Wisconsin Supreme Court.”

“I’m proud to receive Mandela Barnes’ support in this race. He knows that Wisconsinites are ready for change,” said Judge Janet Protasiewicz. “They don’t want extreme politics in their Supreme Court, they want a court that follows the law, gives every case a fair hearing, and protects their rights. That’s why I’m running and why we’ve earned support from leaders, organizations, and thousands of people across the state.”

In addition to Mandela Barnes’ support, Judge Janet Protasiewicz has earned the endorsement of more than 1,000 community leaders, judges, elected officials, and attorneys across Wisconsin, and current Wisconsin Supreme Court Justices Ann Walsh Bradley, Rebecca Dallet, and Jill Karofsky. Visit janetforjustice.com/endorsements for a full list of her supporters.

Judge Janet Protasiewicz is a community leader, a Circuit Court judge who upholds the law, and a 25-year former prosecutor who has dedicated her career to protecting victims. Find out more about Judge Janet at www.JanetForJustice.com.