Progressives clinch win with Lawrence’s victory in House primary to face Barrett in Michigan
Summary
Will Lawrence, supported by Senator Bernie Sanders, has won the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District. He will run against Republican Representative Tom Barrett in the general election this fall.Key Facts
- Will Lawrence is the co-founder of the Sunrise Movement, an environmental group.
- Lawrence won a three-way Democratic primary in Lansing’s 7th Congressional District.
- Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Will Lawrence.
- Lawrence defeated Bridget Brink, a former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine.
- Bridget Brink was supported by former Michigan Governors Jennifer Granholm and Jim Blanchard.
- The general election will be held in the fall.
- Lawrence will face the current Republican Congressman Tom Barrett.
- The race is for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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