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 defeated former Ukraine Ambassador Bridget Brink, endorsed by former Democratic Govs. Jennifer Granholm and Jim Blanchard,…
The Democratic Senate primary in Michigan is being closely watched as a test of the party's progressive wing. The race is between Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate, and Haley Stevens, a moderate backed by Democratic leaders. According to The Hill, as of 2 am EDT, El-Sayed was leading Stevens by roughly 2 points.
The winner of the primary will face Mike Rogers, a former Republican congressman, in the general election in November. This race is critical to Democrats' hopes of regaining control of the US Senate.
The primary has also been seen as a battle between progressives and moderates, with El-Sayed's campaign championing an agenda focused on lowering costs, expanding healthcare coverage, and restricting the role of big money in elections, according to Free Malaysia Today.
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