Progressive beats GOP Rep. Tom Barrett in key Michigan district
Summary
CBS News projected that progressive William Lawrence defeated Republican Rep. Tom Barrett in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District. Lawrence focused his campaign on the cost of living and opposing data centers, while Barrett had President Donald Trump’s endorsement.Key Facts
- Barrett was first elected to the House in 2024 and flipped the Lansing-area district for Republicans.
- Barrett was among the first House Republicans to support war powers resolutions seeking to end the Iran war without congressional approval.
- Lawrence co-founded the Sunrise Movement and formerly belonged to the Democratic Socialists of America.
- Lawrence won the Democratic primary after two moderate candidates split the vote.
- Lawrence called for a federal moratorium on data center development; Barrett said decisions should be made locally.
- Lawrence said past social media posts, including posts about Joe Manchin and defunding the police, no longer reflected his beliefs.
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