# Rodriguez Drops Out Over Financial Crisis | Madison News

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Podcast: [Madison News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/madison-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7577991)
Published: 2026-07-17T15:31:50+00:00
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Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez has dropped out of the Wisconsin governor’s race, citing a financial meltdown that left her campaign nearly broke and forced her to fire her campaign manager. With just $35,000 in the bank and $152,000 in unpaid bills, she said the chaos would distract from the critical race—and that Wisconsin deserves a cleaner, more transparent election. Her exit leaves four Democrats still in the running: Mandela Barnes, Joel Brennan, Francesca Hong, and Kelda Roys. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/30034163a6010c49

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