Dossier
Michigan House primary
Coverage of Michigan House primary in the Nexus archive.
- Progressive Will Lawrence wins key Michigan House primary in blow to Dem leaders
Progressive Will Lawrence won a key Michigan House primary, defeating Bridget Brink, a former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, and Matt Maasdam, a former Navy SEAL. The victory is seen as a setback for Democratic leaders, who feared a split in the moderate vote. Similar progressive wins occurred in California and Maine, challenging establishment-backed candidates.