Democratic Congressional Candidates Debate to Challenge Mike Lawler

Democratic congressional candidates debate to challenge Mike Lawler

Democrats Cait Conley, Beth Davidson and Effie Phillips-Staley debated as they vie for the primary to challenge Republican Rep. Mike Lawler.

In Barrett’s backyard, Democratic candidates make their case to be his next challenger

Former Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink, retired Navy SEAL Matt Maasdam and Lansing-area political organizer William Lawrence at a candidate forum hosted by Eaton County Democratic Party and Indivisible Michigan 7th District. April 8, 2026 | Photo by Kyle Davidson/Michigan AdvanceThree candidates aiming to challenge U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett gathered at a forum on the Charlotte Republican’s home turf, taking questions on why they should represent…