MI-07 Democratic nominee?
1dBridget Ann Brink has raised $2,893,770 this cycle, but William Lawrence leads the latest odds for the nomination.
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Democrat
Bridget Ann Brink
MI-07 Democratic nominee?
$295.5K
AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleDiplomat
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationMichigan
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BackgroundDiplomat
EducationKenyon College (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsBridget Ann Brink is an American diplomat and Democratic candidate for Congress in Michigan. She served as U.S. Ambassador to Slovakia (2019–2022) and as U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine (2022–2025). She earned a B.A. from Kenyon College and an M.Sc. from the London School of Economics, and she has served in U.S. Foreign Service roles across Europe and Eurasia.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports protecting and funding social safety-net programs (Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid) and opposes policies she describes as raising costs for working families (including tariffs and budget cuts). Emphasizes holding powerful interests accountable and putting Michigan families first, indicating preference for preserving government services rather than cutting them.
Healthcare
Supports protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid and backing efforts to preserve the Affordable Care Act and related programs to keep healthcare affordable for Michigan families.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports access to abortion and opposes restrictions on abortion rights. She has criticized policies that would limit abortion access and has been involved with groups planning to preserve access in the Midwest following Roe’s reversal.
Latest Insights
Polls
MI-07 Democratic nominee?
Polling Average
25%20%15%10%5%0%
22.3%
11.3%
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
MI-07 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Bridget Ann Brink for MI-07 Democratic nominee?
Emily's List
Public endorsement
Emily's List endorsed Bridget Brink for election to Michigan's 7th Congressional District.
Jennifer Granholm
Public figure
Jennifer Granholm endorsed Bridget Brink in Michigan's 7th Congressional District race.
Michigan Democratic Party Veterans Caucus
Advocacy group
Michigan Democratic Party Veterans Caucus endorsed Bridget Brink for Michigan's 7th Congressional District.
Josh Cowen
Public figure
Josh Cowen endorsed Bridget Brink in Michigan's 7th Congressional District race.
Tom Barrett
Former elected official
Former Michigan House Speaker Tom Barrett endorsed Bridget Brink in Michigan's 7th Congressional District race.
Angela Demas
Public figure
Angela Demas endorsed Bridget Brink in Michigan's 7th District race.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$2.9M
$2.2M
$1.4M
$723.4K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$2.9M
$1.1M
$1.8M
$99.3K
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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