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.Democrats Willaim Lawrence, Matt Maasdam and Bridget Brink are competing for their party's nomination to take on GOP Rep. Tom Barrett.AP; Getty ImagesAug. 1, 2026, 5:00 AM EDTA 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.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.