US EditionMichigan State Professor Enters Crowded Democratic Primary for US Rep. Tom Barrett's Seat
MICHIGAN'S 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, JUL 10 – Josh Cowen cites federal worker layoffs, Medicaid cuts, and research funding drops as reasons for his run, aiming to flip the 7th District seat by challenging Rep. Tom Barrett.
- On Thursday, Michigan State University professor Josh Cowen announced his bid to challenge Republican Rep. Tom Barrett in Michigan's 7th District.
- Cowen cited federal worker layoffs, research funding cuts, and Medicaid reductions as motivating his decision to run for Congress.
- Cowen joins a crowded Democratic primary as the race in Michigan's 7th District is rated a toss-up by the Cook Political Report.
- On Thursday, Michigan State University professor Josh Cowen announced his bid for Congress, raising $2 million as he joins a contested Democratic primary in the swing district.
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MSU professor joins Democratic congressional fray in bid to unseat mid-Michigan's Tom Barrett • Michigan Advance
Michigan State University Professor Josh Cowen, author of "The Privateers - How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers". Photo courtesy of Josh Cowen.Josh Cowen, a professor of education policy at Michigan State University, is running for Congress. The East Lasing resident, professor and author on Thursday announced his bid for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, which would pit him against incumbent U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett…
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