Michigan’s Senate Race Heats Up | Lansing News

Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez energized a Lansing rally backing Abdul El-Sayed for Senate and William Lawrence for Michigan’s 7th District, touting their grassroots, small-donor funding and commitment to accountability. But internal Democratic tensions simmered—Black Caucus chair Keith Williams endorsed Haley Stevens, questioning El-Sayed’s legislative experience. Meanwhile, Lawrence’s opponent Bridget Brink leveraged her 28-year Foreign Service career and resignation over presidential orders to position herself as uniquely qualified. With absentee ballots already being cast and the August 4 primary looming, Michigan’s races could reshape Congress—and voters are watching closely as competing visions for representation collide. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/99f4e40f162e4fec