WITI-TV, Milwaukee -
FOX6 News has learned Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett intends to announce he's making a run for the Governor's office. He plans to make that announcement officials in a news conference set for Sunday at noon.
Democrats are pinning all their hopes on Barrett since there are no other major announced candidates. Incumbent Gov. Jim Doyle decided in August not to seek a third term and U.S. Rep. Ron Kind opted not to get in the race.
Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton ran for 10 weeks, but dropped out last month.
Major Republican candidates include Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker and former U.S. Rep. Mark Neumann.
Democrats are pinning all their hopes on Barrett since there are no other major announced candidates. Incumbent Gov. Jim Doyle decided in August not to seek a third term and U.S. Rep. Ron Kind opted not to get in the race.
Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton ran for 10 weeks, but dropped out last month.
Major Republican candidates include Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker and former U.S. Rep. Mark Neumann.
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