According to two sources familiar with the preparations, President Barack Obama is traveling to Wisconsin to support Democrat Mandela Barnes, who is running against Republican Sen. Ron Johnson for the Senate.
According to the sources, the former president is also anticipated to support Gov. Tony Evers' efforts to win re-election.
Obama's trip, according to one of the sources, would probably take place at the end of the month and would involve both Evers and Barnes. Obama's appearance is intended to increase support for Barnes, who was lagging Johnson in a recent survey. Obama won the state in 2008 and 2012.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is also traveling to Wisconsin to participate in two rallies to support Barnes, according to a second source.
Requests for comment from Barnes, Evers, and Obama's representatives were not immediately fulfilled.
The original version of this item appeared on NBCNews.com.
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