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William Lawrence
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Michigan
$18.7K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
William Lawrence is trading at 68% to win the MI-07 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleCommunity organizer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationMichigan
BackgroundCommunity organizer
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EducationSwarthmore College (B.A.)
Notable personal detailsWilliam Lawrence is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He is a community organizer and activist known for co-founding the Sunrise Movement and for housing/tenant organizing work in mid-Michigan. He attended Swarthmore College, earning a B.A., and has been based in the Lansing-area.
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Political 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.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedAug 7, 2026
William Lawrence won the Democratic primary in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District and will face Republican Rep. Tom Barrett in the general election. The race is being watched as a tossup and one of Democrats’ better chances to flip a House seat. Recent coverage has also highlighted his progressive profile and attacks from Republicans over his past Democratic Socialists of America membership, which he said had lapsed.
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Articles
TNThe New York Times14 days ago
William Lawrence Wins Primary in Battleground Michigan House District
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TIThe Intercept28 days ago
William Lawrence Is Running on Palestine in Purple Michigan District
Neutral
LSLansing State Journal12 days ago
Will Lawrence let his Democratic Socialist of America membership lapse
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WEWashington Examiner19 days ago
Tensions flare in Michigan primary as socialist surges
Positive
Latest Polls
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
14MI-07 Democratic nominee?
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$1.1M
$839.4K
$559.6K
$279.8K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$1.1M
$383.1K
$736.1K
$38.7K
Source: FEC