William Lawrence secured the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District in the August 4, 2026 primary, defeating former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink and Navy SEAL veteran Matt Maasdam. Official results and projections from the Associated Press, NBC News, and other outlets show Lawrence prevailing with roughly 43 percent of the vote after the two more moderate candidates split the remaining support in this battleground district. Lawrence, a Lansing-area activist and co-founder of the Sunrise Movement, drew backing from progressive organizations and emphasized housing affordability, Medicare for All, and climate priorities. The race’s rapid resolution leaves little room for reversal absent unusual post-election developments such as a successful recount challenge or certification dispute, both of which remain statistically remote given the margin and multiple independent calls. Trader consensus at 100 percent reflects the confirmed primary outcome ahead of the November general election against Republican incumbent Tom Barrett.