Progressives clinch win with Lawrence’s victory in House primary to face Barrett in Michigan
Sunrise Movement co-founder Will Lawrence, backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), is projected to win the three-way Democratic primary for the Lansing-based 7th Congressional District and take on Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.) this fall, according to Decision Desk HQ. Lawrence defeat.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated politics brief. The source report from The Hill says: Sunrise Movement co-founder Will Lawrence, backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), is projected to win the three-way Democratic primary for the Lansing-based 7th Congressional District and take on Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.) this fall, according to Decision Desk HQ. Lawrence defeat.
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- Published: Aug 5, 2026, 2:42 AM UTC
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