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Hong, Crowley appeal to Barnes supporters as former LG drops out of guv's race

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Mandela Barnes' rivals sought to welcome his backers after the former lieutenant governor withdrew from the governor's race, suggesting the Democratic nominee is becoming clear. In a video posted to X, Barnes indicated it was becoming evident who the party's nominee would be, though he didn't specify which candidate. Hong's Statement: "To everyone who supported Mandela because you believe working people deserve a government that fights for them, I welcome you to our movement." Crowley's Statement: "To everyone who backed Mandela: there's a place for you in what we're building. It's going to take all of us to beat Tom Tiffany." Poll Numbers: Marquette University Law School Poll (Wednesday): Hong 38%, Barnes 16%, Crowley 7%. When undecided voters pushed to choose: Hong 46%, Barnes 21%, Crowley 11%, Brennan and Roys 4% each. Main Street Action/UpNorthNews poll: 27% of Barnes voters chose Crowley as second choice; 26% picked Hong.