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Tom Barrett vs. William Lawrence

U.S. House · Michigan-7 · November 3, 2026

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Tom Barrett

Republican · Incumbent

Campaign promises & positions (2026 race)

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  • Position Cost of Living

    “Too many families in mid-Michigan are being priced out of the American Dream. They just can't afford a home that works for them.”

    Office of Rep. Tom Barrett · 2026-02-09 · outlet lean rating: not yet rated

  • Position Government Accountability

    “Working families in mid-Michigan are tired of our government working for everyone except them.”

    Press release · 2026-01-12 · outlet lean rating: not yet rated

  • Position Healthcare

    “Americans deserve an affordable health care system that empowers them to make decisions that work for them and their family.”

    Press release · 2025-12-17 · outlet lean rating: not yet rated

  • Promise Housing Affordability

    “That's why I'm introducing bills to make housing more affordable for Michiganders. These proposals will help first-time buyers make a down payment, boost new home construction, protect grieving spouses from unfair tax burdens, and ensure that homes go to families who need them — not just big investment corporations looking to profit.”

    Office of Rep. Tom Barrett · 2026-02-09 · outlet lean rating: not yet rated

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William Lawrence

Democratic · Not an incumbent

Campaign promises & positions (2026 race)

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  • summary Data centers

    Wants a federal pause on new data centers, saying local communities cannot push back on their own.

    Michigan Public · 2026-07-24 · outlet lean rating: not yet rated

  • summary Health care

    Supports Medicare for All, saying: "That's why I support Medicare for all."

    Michigan Public · 2026-07-24 · outlet lean rating: not yet rated

  • Position Independence

    “the mission is to beat Barrett and send an unbought independent-minded representative to Washington D.C.”

    Michigan Advance · 2026-08-04 · Check this outlet's lean rating →

  • Position Primary win

    “This is all of our win. But I want to make one thing very clear at the beginning: job's not finished.”

    Michigan Advance · 2026-08-04 · Check this outlet's lean rating →

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