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Progressive Will Lawrence wins key Michigan House primary, defying Dem leaders

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Will Lawrence, a progressive candidate and co-founder of Sunrise Movement, has won a key Democratic primary in Michigan's 7th Congressional District. His victory is seen as a setback for Democratic leadership, who fear his left-leaning platform may hinder his chances in the general election against Republican Tom Barrett. Lawrence defeated former Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink and ex-Navy SEAL Matt Maasdam, with Brink and Maasdam splitting the moderate vote. AI

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Progressive Will Lawrence wins key Michigan House primary, defying Dem leaders

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew Solender ·

    Progressive Will Lawrence wins key Michigan House primary in blow to Dem leaders

    <p>Sunrise Movement co-founder Will Lawrence is the latest progressive candidate to notch an upset Democratic House primary win — this time in a <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/07/28/michigan-primary-slotkin-lawrence-brink-maasdam" target="_blank">key battleground district in…

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