3 candidates are running: Shane Dedrick (Green), Tom Barrett (Republican), and William Lawrence (Democratic). Tom Barrett is the incumbent.

Unofficial result: the winner is William Lawrence (Democratic).

United States Representative, Congressional District 7

Name: United States Representative, Congressional District 7
Start: 2026-11-03
Location: Congressional District 7, Michigan

Projected result: Won — William Lawrence (Democratic)

Source: michiganpublic.org

Congressional District 7, Michigan

My vote power: Above average

What does this office do?

Voting on how much you pay in federal income tax
Voting on Social Security, Medicare, and other federal programs
Voting on federal spending for roads, defense, and health care

Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,

Candidates:

Shane Dedrick

Lost

Green

As of October 2026, we found no public information about Shane Dedrick's job, background, or goals.

Tom Barrett is the Republican incumbent U.S. Representative for Michigan's 7th Congressional District. His official House biography says he served 22 years in the U.S. Army, represented mid-Michigan in the Michigan House and Senate, and now serves in Congress.

Records: Environment and Public Health 1 for, 30 against, Immigration 10 against, Corporate Accountability 2 for, 3 against,

William Lawrence

Won

Democratic

William Lawrence is a Democratic 2026 U.S. House candidate in Michigan's 7th Congressional District. His campaign site says he was raised in Lansing, graduated from East Lansing High School, is an accomplished community organizer, and has helped Mid-Michigan families avoid homelessness.

Records: Environment and Public Health 1 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for

Sources: fec.gov 2