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El-Sayed preps late-night address as Michigan Senate race tightens

Abdul El-Sayed is set to address supporters by 1 a.m. at a Detroit watch party as Michigan’s high-profile Senate primary remains undecided and appears tighter than polls suggested, highlighting a continuing progressive–moderate split. Earlier, William Lawrence won Michigan’s 7th District Democratic primary, giving the progressive wing a swing-district win while moderates warned about unifying for November. The night’s broader narrative also reflects the party’s struggle to unite behind its direction, with other races in Missouri and Kansas underscoring similar tensions.

Sunrise Movement cofounder clinches pivotal Michigan battleground primary
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Sunrise Movement cofounder clinches pivotal Michigan battleground primary

William Lawrence, Sunrise Movement cofounder, won the Democratic primary in Michigan’s 7th District, setting up a high-stakes general election against Republican Tom Barrett in one of the nation’s most competitive swing seats; the race highlighted tensions within the Democratic Party and featured substantial outside spending as rivals Brink and Maasdam split the moderate lane.

Sanders endorses climate activist in pivotal Michigan district race
politics2 months ago

Sanders endorses climate activist in pivotal Michigan district race

Bernie Sanders endorsed Will Lawrence, Sunrise Movement co-founder running in Michigan’s swing 7th District Democratic primary; Lawrence backs a national moratorium on AI datacenters until stringent regulations are in place, arguing the massive infrastructure would strain the grid, raise utility costs, and threaten jobs. He is a leading candidate in a three-way race that also includes Bridget Brink and Matt Maasdam, amid local debates over datacenter proposals.