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Democrats’ factional battle hits a swing district in Michigan

Michigan’s 7th District swung to the GOP in the 2024 election after Democrats flipped it in 2018. Now, a fractious Democratic primary has drawn national attention and money.
A split composite of Will Lawrence, Matt Maasdam and Bridget Brink.
Democrats Willaim Lawrence, Matt Maasdam and Bridget Brink are competing for their party's nomination to take on GOP Rep. Tom Barrett.AP; Getty Images
By Ben Kamisar

A prominent progressive activist and two other Democrats with national security backgrounds are battling for the party nomination in a key swing district in Michigan next week — the latest front in the running battle to shape the future of the Democratic Party.

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