Lawrence defeats Rep. Tom Barrett in Michigan's 7th District
Democrat William Lawrence unseated Republican Rep. Tom Barrett in Michigan's 7th District, flipping a House seat, according to NBC News, CBS News and PBS NewsHour.
Democrat William Lawrence has unseated Republican Rep. Tom Barrett in Michigan's 7th Congressional District. NBC News projected the result, and PBS NewsHour reports Lawrence flipped the seat. Decision Desk HQ, cited by The Hill, and Fox News also projected him as the winner.
Barrett was running for a second term. NBC News says Trump carried the district in 2024.
Lawrence is a progressive activist. The Hill calls him a liberal climate activist. Fox News says he co-founded the Sunrise Movement.
The Hill reported the race was a true toss-up going into Election Day, with both sides spending heavily. CBS News and PBS NewsHour both describe it as among the most closely watched or most competitive House races. Fox News says the loss hurts the Republican House majority.
PBS NewsHour interviewed Lawrence about the win and what comes next. The reports do not give vote totals.
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- The HillDemocrat unseats Barrett in battleground Michigan House contestWed, Nov 4, 11:49 AM EST
- Fox NewsFar-left activist projected to defeat House Republican in heavy blow to GOP majorityWed, Nov 4, 1:22 PM EST
- NBC NewsProgressive William Lawrence defeats GOP Rep. Tom Barrett in swing Michigan districtWed, Nov 4, 2:08 PM EST
- CBS NewsProgressive beats GOP Rep. Tom Barrett in key Michigan districtWed, Nov 4, 2:47 PM EST
- PBS NewsHour'A mandate for change': Progressive Democrat William Lawrence flips House seat in MichiganWed, Nov 4, 6:35 PM EST
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Earlier versions (1)
- Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 PM EST, 4 outlets: William Lawrence projected to beat Rep. Tom Barrett in Michigan's 7th District