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Progressive Democrat William Lawrence wins in Michigan

Season 2026 Episode 225 | 5m 02s

In Michigan's 7th Congressional District, progressive activist William Lawrence unseated Republican Tom Barrett in one of the year’s most competitive House races. Lawrence joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the win and what comes next.

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