Dossier
Michigan's 7th district
Coverage of Michigan's 7th district in the Nexus archive.
- "It's a serious clusterf*ck": Behind-the-scenes fury and panic roil key House primary
A key House race in Michigan's 7th district is causing tension among Democrats due to infighting among establishment candidates, creating concerns about a progressive challenger's potential. Three Democrats—Bridget Brink, William Lawrence, and Matt Maasdam—are competing in the primary against Rep. Tom Barrett, with conflicting endorsements and support from groups like the Democratic Women's Caucus, Congressional Progressive Caucus, and Sen. Elissa Slotkin.