MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Former lieutenant governor and Democratic candidate for governor, Mandela Barnes, is suing the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 

Barnes filed the lawsuit on Tuesday, Nov. 10. 

The lawsuit centers on two articles that allege Barnes used his political status to pursue sexual relationships. 

Barnes claims the newspaper portrayed him as engaging in sexual misconduct. 

The lawsuit also alleges a conflict of interest involving a reporter who previously had an "intimate" relationship with Barnes. 

CBS 58 has reached out to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for a response.