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MI-07 Democratic nominee?
$295.5K
AUG 5, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleActivist
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationMichigan
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BackgroundActivist
EducationSwarthmore College (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsWilliam Lawrence is an American activist and Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has been described as a co-founder of the Sunrise Movement and a Lansing-area housing/tenant organizer. He attended Swarthmore College and has worked on climate and housing advocacy in Michigan.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports a billionaire minimum (a minimum wealth tax on the mega-wealthy) and opposes corporate tax giveaways such as generous data-center tax breaks. Advocates shifting priorities toward domestic economic investment and policies that increase taxes on the ultra-wealthy to fund public needs.
Healthcare
William Lawrence identifies healthcare as a campaign priority and says he would invest in “good health care,” emphasizing affordable and quality care as part of domestic policy priorities. Public materials and press coverage describe him as a progressive activist focused on expanding access but do not provide a clear policy prescription (for example, support for Medicare for All, a public option, or specific market-based reforms).
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Immigration & Border
Supports ending ICE operations in cities, opposes local law enforcement cooperating with ICE, and endorses a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. Expresses concern about detention processing centers and racial profiling by immigration enforcement.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive federal investment to address climate change, defend water/land/air, and drive down household energy costs; has a long record as a co‑founder and national organizer of the Sunrise Movement, which elevated the Green New Deal in U.S. politics.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
William Lawrence is in the news because he is running in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 7th Congressional District. The latest coverage focuses on the race ahead of the Aug. 4 primary, where he is facing Bridget Brink and Matt Maasdam. Brink has recently picked up a high-profile endorsement from former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm, adding momentum to her campaign.
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Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
MI-07 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of William Lawrence for MI-07 Democratic nominee?
Bernie Sanders
Public figure
Bernie Sanders backed William Lawrence in Michigan's 7th Congressional District Democratic primary.
Sunrise Movement
Public figure
Sunrise Movement endorsed William Lawrence for Michigan's 7th Congressional District.
Our Revolution
Public figure
Our Revolution endorsed William Lawrence for Congress in Michigan's 7th Congressional District.
Political Revolution
Public figure
Political Revolution endorsed William Lawrence for Congress in Michigan's 7th Congressional District.
Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC
Political organization
Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC endorsed William Lawrence in Michigan's 7th Congressional District primary.
Indivisible Michigan
Public figure
Indivisible Michigan endorsed William Lawrence for Michigan's 7th Congressional District.
Ro Khanna
Public figure
Ro Khanna endorsed William Lawrence in Michigan's 7th Congressional District primary.
Rashida Tlaib
Public figure
Rashida Tlaib endorsed William Lawrence in Michigan's 7th Congressional District Democratic primary.
Working Families Party
Public figure
Working Families Party endorsed William Lawrence for Michigan's 7th Congressional District.
National Nurses United
Public figure
National Nurses United endorsed Will Lawrence for Michigan's 7th Congressional District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$990.4K
$742.8K
$495.2K
$247.6K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$990.4K
$570.5K
$420.0K
$23.3K
Source: FEC