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MI-07 Democratic nominee?
$51.6K
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.
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
MI-07 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of William Lawrence for MI-07 Democratic nominee?
Bernie Sanders
Public figure
Bernie Sanders endorsed William Lawrence in Michigan's 7th District Democratic primary.
Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC
Political organization
Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC endorsed William Lawrence for Michigan's 7th Congressional District primary.
Indivisible Michigan
Public figure
Indivisible Michigan endorsed William Lawrence for Michigan's 7th District.
Equality Michigan Action Network
Public figure
Equality Michigan Action Network endorsed William Lawrence in the Michigan 7 Democratic primary.
Rashida Tlaib
Public figure
Rashida Tlaib endorsed William Lawrence in the Michigan 7 congressional race.
Working Families Party
Public figure
Working Families Party endorsed William Lawrence for the Democratic nomination in 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
$572.3K
$429.2K
$286.2K
$143.1K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$572.3K
$351.1K
$221.2K
$14.7K
Source: FEC
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